In New York, Berlin and Tokyo, night is the new day, and life iscelebrated in some of the most unusual clubs around. With uniquestyle and creative design, a culture of its own is staged. The widefield of international design is presented using projects byup-and-coming artists and established interior decorators. On its400 pages Dance! Best of Club Design presents one-of-a-kindlocations from around the world. Bright lights and dimmed corners,organic forms, metal, glass, plastic and wood all reveal aspects ofmodern day club design in contrasting nightlife concepts.

Jettison the old rulebooks about home décor and “undecorate”your space. As the founder and creative director ofDwellStudio—which is famous for its brightly colored, graphictextile designs for home furnishings—designer Christiane Lemieuxchallenges tradition in a quintessentially American way,championing a fresh, unconventional approach to creating abeautiful and comfortable home. Lemieux emboldens readers to pushaside stuffy, professionally-designed décor, showing them insteadhow to infuse their own personality into their home. Undecorate profiles twenty homes from all over the country,revealing their owners’ love of imperfection and penchant forsurprise and unusual juxtapositions while inspiring readers tofollow their own whimsy and practicalities in their personalspaces. An anglophile creates an English manor in Hollywood, mixingBritish flea-market finds with midcentury furniture. A car fanaticturns a vintage Airstream trailer into a master bedroom andsituates it in the middle of a v

The best work of a dozen of Mexico’s finest architects More than 100 color photos of outstanding contemporarydesigns Here are dozens of beautiful photos of the best incontemporary home design, all created by the top residentialarchitects in Mexico. Form, functionality, context, and materialshave been considered and balanced to produce inspiring housesperfect for today’s busy lifestyle. Houses: Proportion Harmony is a remarkable idea book packed with surprising solutionsto home-design challenges.

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.

This volume of the Easy Beading series includes more than 80stylish beading projects. Each chapter is broken down by materialsuch as crystals, gemstones, glass and ceramics, metal and chain,mixed media, and pearls and shells. Although aimed at beginners andfull of clear directions and step-by-step photos, these stylishprojects and diverse styles also appeal to more advanced beaders.Featuring a thoroughly illustrated beader’s glossary and a basicssection that reviews techniques necessary for many beadingprojects, this collection of fast, fashionable, and fun projectsteaches readers a variety of techniques and design ideas.

Who wouldn't like their living space to be more organized?Tapping into the popularity of the "Good Things" column in MarthaStewart Living, Good Things for Organizing provides practical,efficient, and pretty solutions for organizing just abouteverything, from spools of thread and the silverware drawer to yourentire wardrobe and home office. It is a law of nature: stuff accumulates. Good Things forOrganizing shows how to live with stuff comfortably and creatively.In chapters organized room by room, Good Things for Organizingoffers a wide range of ingenious ways to tame the clutter, from thebasement to the garden shed. With sections such as "Cleamng Up the Countertop" in the kitchenchapter, "Linen Closet 10" in the closet chapter, and "OrganizingCorrespondence" in the home office chapter, the editors of MarthaStewart Living have tested all of the possibilities and havecreated perfect solutions to the most frustrating organizingproblems. Included are projects for every level of commitment, f

A well-designed porch is like a welcoming committee thatinvites friends and family to share stories, catch up onneighborhood news, or quietly enjoy the breezes of a sultry summerevening. Porches bridge our public and private worlds, and conveythe essence of one’s home. In more than 250 stunning photographs of forty homes, PerfectPorches illustrates how varied these iconic American spaces can be.A wealth of structural appointments are presented, such as theextended eaves of a rain porch along the Gulf Coast, the shimmeringcopper flooring of a converted Amish cattle barn in Bluegrasscountry, and Outback-inspired painted thresholds in California’swine region. Unexpected ornaments, including Moroccan pendantlamps, a vintage watering can collection, or a majolica menageriecan transform even the most modest porch into an oasis. This bookalso reveals a host of practical ways to bring privacy to urbanporches, chic accents to old-fashioned verandas, and coziness tomodern environments. Home owne

With her brilliant sense of style, designer and bestsellingauthor Carolyne Roehm makes the case in Presentations that there’sjust as much pleasure in wrapping gifts as in receiving them—andthat beautiful packages guarantee memorable celebrations. For everyone who loved At Home with Carolyne Roehm, one ofAmerica’s premier style-setters now offers her ideas for creatingbreathtaking gift wrappings using readily available paper, tags,rubber stamps, ribbons, artificial flowers, and other inexpensivematerials. Arranged seasonally, and taking inspiration from Roehm’slove of nature, travel and collecting, and fine art, the bookfocuses on holidays as well as on ways to make children’s giftslook unique and adorable. As Roehm shows, with creativity and careany present can be made an exquisite offering. More than two hundred dazzling photographs provide inspiration,and a clear and detailed how-to section gives readers thestep-by-step tools they need to create beautiful gifts. And forthose who

This private tour of the dazzling homes of legendarystyle-setter Carolyne Roehm showcases her favorite colorcombination in more than three hundred glorious photographs. From the time designer Carolyne Roehm rented her first smallapartment in New York in her twenties, she has loved blue andwhite. In that one-bedroom flat, she draped the walls, chairs,sofa, and a canopy bed in an inexpensive blue and white sheetingfabric designed by her boss, Oscar de la Renta, and begancollecting blue-and-white porcelain from around the world—initiallybargain reproductions and eventually museum-quality pieces—fromChina, Japan, Portugal, the Netherlands, and elsewhere. Today, Carolyne Roehm presides over a magnificent duplex inManhattan, an antique-filled stone house in Connecticut, and a chicyet rustic home in Aspen, all of which contain rooms decorated inblue and white, featuring accents from her collections of china,ceramics, glassware, linens, furniture, and decorative pieces.These rooms employ the wh

Sometimes you’re looking for it, sometimes it just findsyou Treasures of home décor abound at flea markets, thrift shops, andgarage sales. But how do you know a find when you find it? In The Find, Stan Williams and some of today’s most clever stylemakers, including Simon Doonan, John Derian, and Real Simple’sKristin van Ogtrop–all diehard devotees of New York City’s HousingWorks–show not just what to look for, but also how to look at anobject to identify a great piece. The trick is to see beyond nicksand wobbles, color and intended purpose and to focus on potential.For example, a vintage leather trunk encased in Lucite works as astunning coffee table. Pages from old books wallpaper a foyer. Acushion fashioned from a baseball diamond’s home plate makes agarden chair comfortable. The Find includes chapters on furniture, accessories, smallspaces, and entertaining. From a suburban ranch to an East Villagestudio in New York, each abode illustrates unexpected ways thatsecondh

At an early age, Alexa Hampton learned the language of gooddesign, the vocabulary to speak it, and the elements that defineit. As the daughter of interior design legend Mark Hampton, shetraveled the world by her father’s side, touring the greatarchitectural landmarks and discovering beauty, training hereye. Now one of America’s most influential designers herself, AlexaHampton provides a tour of stunning residences from her ownportfolio. Eighteen classic spaces illustrate in rich detail the elements thatgovern cultivated design—contrast, proportion, color, and balance.Among the residences are a landmark 1912 McKim, Mead Whiterestoration on Fifth Avenue in New York City; an eclectic house bythe sea layered in textures, patterns, and colors; a contemporaryapartment distinguished by simple geometry and clean lines; andHampton’s own apartment, filled with an exquisite collection ofarchitectural elements. Hampton also explains how she tailored each space to meet herclients’ needs while retaining a t

It is an indispensible visual resourcefor anyone looking for interior design inspiration. In-betweenareas refer to the connecting spaces - such as halls, stairways andcorridors - that all properties have. These spaces are infrequentlydecorated, but their aesthetic potential is huge. Filled withsuperb full-colour photography, "Design Inside: In-Between Areas"is an ideal source of inspiration and guidance for those wanting toadd their own personal touches throughout their home.

Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams know that the key to comfort ishow you set up your home. For two decades, their home furnishings have been synonymous withrelaxed style. For them, comfort and beauty work in concert; theyare never opposing ideals. Gold and Williams's elegant collectionof home furnishings is often the first—and last—place people gowhen they want pieces that are perfect in scale, comfort, andprice. In The Comfortable Home, Gold and Williams share their insights,experience, and practical knowledge so that you can make your homeone that is both designed—and designed for living. With a focus onspending money wisely—investing in pieces you will have forever andmaking strong statements with affordable "pretty little things,"Gold and Williams cover all aspects of creating a beautiful,inviting living space, including: ?Working with color ?Deciding whether to hire a decorator (or not) ?Furnishing small spaces ?Finding inspiration in t

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.

Elegant equestrians in impeccable attire; glorious hunt ballsheld in museums; a procession of regal foxhunting paintings in ahome fit for a polo king and his brood—the world of horses is fullof imagery. Extending far beyond the stable, the racetrack, and thepolo field, our love of all things equine appears everywhere fromour closets to our dining rooms. Now journalist and horse-world fixture Vicky Moon captures theequestrian way of life with an unprecedented peek into dozens ofstunning residences. You’ll visit a French-accented mansiondecorated with contemporary horse art; an equestrian resort on 395acres, complete with cottages for rent and a large privatecollection of carriages; a spa with a swimming pool for horses; anda working barn that Kathryn Ireland decorated to do double duty asa home for a professional horseman, riding instructor, and modelwhose students included Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Horse enthusiasts will be delighted to find familiar names andfaces of the horse world grac

The Big Book of Beading Patterns is the go-tocompendium of patterns for all types of stitchers. Many patternbooks focus solely on loomwork, but this book also includes popularstitches like peyote, brick, and square stitch in addition toloomwork. The gorgeous patterns here can be used to make beadedbracelets, amulets, tapestries, and more. Patterns are divided intochapters by topics like animals, flowers, holidays, and more.

When you think about decorating, you probably envision bigchanges, big purchases, and big costs. Interior stylist Lili Diallohas two words for you: Start small . She specializes inbringing homes alive through the details—a silvery pillow here, afloral screen there, and plenty of personalityeverywhere. Stylists typically transform spaces by working with pieces that arealready present, and their goal is to translate the residents’stories and passions into their surroundings. Details teaches you how to find your very own design story by focusing onwhich colors, textures, and objects make you feel most at home.You’ll also learn how to reimagine familiar objects and how totransform an area just by adding one key piece, such as a brightyellow rug that softens a room’s midcentury modernfurniture. Inspiration streams through hundreds of stunning photos. Taking acue from Dorothy Draper, one apartment dweller uses a classic colorscheme as a starting point but adds her own original, personaltouch

This beautiful and unique reference provides an unrivaled mineof inspiration and ideas for anyone wishing to create a colorfulnew look for their home or garden! In this stunningly produced guide, internationally renownedinterior designer Kevin McCloud puts together over 1,000 colorchips arranged in over 80 palettes. Each palette—which includesanywhere from 6 to 16 color swatches—forms a blueprint for a uniquedecorative scheme. A palette based on old Chinese silk, forexample, is seen reinterpreted in a contemporary New Yorkapartment. Plus, each palette features gorgeous photographs that bring thecolor scheme to life, along with invaluable advice and tips forusing the colors to transform a room. Readers will also findmanufacturers’ paint references and numbers, lists of suppliers,and much more. The ultimate color sourcebook! From the Hardcover edition.

Whether its beach stones, seed pods, or Queen Elizabeth,Irina draws a direct parallel from her inspirational source tofinished handcrafted jewelry. Each of the 24 main projects includesa full-color photo of Miech's inspiration, an explanation of howshe translates that into materials and colors. Pearls, crystals,gemstones, wire and more are used to create stunning necklaces,bracelets and earrings, and every project includes bonus design andtechnique variations. Readers can make the projects as show, or usethem as motivation to discover inspirational sources for their owncreative process.

Darryl Carter is a leader in the design world, recognized forhis restrained, distinguished, and livable environments. Known forseamlessly mixing the modern with the classical, Carter presents acomprehensive guide to creating a home that balances individualcomfort with a timeless aesthetic. Comfort is the essential element of a successful interior, butalso the most elusive. Too often our design decisions are driven byothers. In The New Traditional, Darryl Carter encourages you to betrue to your own lifestyle. More than a stunning book, this is anaccessible resource for making an elegant, inviting home,responsive to the people who live in it every day. A fresh take on American design, Carter’s work has been lauded asthe New Traditional for effortlessly blending classic and modernelements to create personal environments. Patinated furniture,subtle textiles and lighting, and chalky washes of color are amongthe details that transform a house into a home. Carter explains howyou can translate th