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.

Asia is booming - not only in terms of population, but also ininterior design and architecture, and in the decorative and finearts. Now available in paperback, this book showcases nearly fortyof the most beautiful homes in Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, China,Cambodia, Java, Burma, Indonesia, Singapore and Bali, all capturedthrough the lens of the exceptional architecture and interiorsphotographer Massimo Listri. For the sumptuous decoration of theMing dynasty to the simplicity of feng shui design, few designstyles reference such a rich range of culture; but whatever theirstyle, wherever their location, all the featured houses have adistinctive air of visual excitement and history.

Endless sun, sparkling sea, crystalline sky—these are the keyelements of Mediterranean living. From southern Spain to northernAfrica, from Greece to the C?te d’Azur, here are twenty-fivecontemporary houses from around the Mediterranean Sea. The bookincludes work by internationally established architects, such as Alberto Campo de Baeza and Carlos Ferrater, and housescreated by a number of the region’s rising stars. The houses differin their locations and styles but are united by clean lines, openfloor plans, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. A fusion ofinterior style and ...

From the estates of the champagne families of Bollinger,Roederer, and Taittinger to family properties in Bordeaux,Burgundy, Beaujolais, C?tes du Rh?ne, Alsace, Jura, Provence,Corsica, Languedoc-Roussillon, the Southwest, and the Loire: hereare the private homes at the heart of the extraordinary French wineindustry. Wine is synonymous with France and an extensive range ofwines is produced, from champagne in the north to the highly prizedreds of Bordeaux. Solvi dos Santos’s photographs, along with thepersonal insights of the owners, tell the stories of estates in allthe major wine-producing regions. Florence Brutton brings theunique character of ...

Beginning with French Style, Suzanne Slesin and hercoauthors created an acclaimed series of high-quality color booksthat focused on international areas of cultural and domesticinterest. The Little Style Books revisit this classic material in anew and reinvigorated py and appealing, The Little Style Bookscontain pictures and text from the original edition selected antireorganized to highlight what is quintessential about the style ofthe country. The chapter on Living, for example, is filled withideas for arranging rooms, placing furniture, lighting corners: theCooking chapter shows not only how other people live, but how ourkitchens might be adapted.A treasure trove of ideas, this is indeedthe essence of style.

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.

This title shows the wide variety of contemporary Germaninterior design, which is centered between the poles of traditionand globalization. Germany's present-day global image is defined bymodern technology, rural traditions and solid craftsmanship and isreflected in the design of public and private spaces: retro stylesare revived and take on new shapes. The timeless elegance ofclassical modernism in the tradition of the Bauhaus is brought backto life and new materials and technologies entail previouslyunknown dimensions of design. This volume presents the stylishworld of German interiors, which ranges from one-off custom-builtdesigns to an accomplished array of serial products.

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.

Interior Architecture: From Brief to Build provides anin-depth study of the creative and construction processes behind 30contemporary interior designs. Covering a broad range ofinternational projects, the book illustrates the working methodsand creative concerns of both long-established and emerginginternational designers. Every stage of the project is included,from the demands of the original brief, through early sketches anddesign development to investigation of building regulations andcollaboration with engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers.The book is unique in that each project is presented through anexplanatory overview, with specially taken shots of production andconstruction processes, and details of fixtures, fittings,customised furnishings and decoration. Interior Architecture: FromBrief to Build offers both students and professional designers, aninspiring and informative overview of how todays major interiorarchitectural projects are designed and built.

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.

New London Style takes a fresh look into the private dwellingsof the most exciting young creative talents in the city, from themusic, fashion, design and art worlds. This exciting aesthetictakes many forms, but above all it expresses a creative sensibilityagainst the backdrop of the ever-changing environment of one of theworlds most exciting cities. The 28 houses in the book are looselyarranged by location, in the grooviest, on-the-edge neighbourhoodsfromWhitechapel to Notting Hill, Camberwell to Clerkenwell andreflect the cosmopolitan melting pot that influences the citysdesign trends.Whether in a mews house, derelict pub, or even achurch, this new wave of lively Londoners is injecting funkinessand bright ideas into a range of highly individualistic andinspirational interiors.

Everyone has their own opinion about how the ideal family home should look. This difference out clearly in the various reports in this book, which range from historic country houses that have belonged to the same family for generations to distinctive, recently built homes for young families with children.

Barbara and René Stoeltie capture the essence of New York’ssophisticated and glamorous elegance, inspiring the reader withprofiles of seventeen style setters and their private homes. NewYork Interiors is an inspirational guide to the eclectic interiorstyle of the Big Apple. The reader is taken on a thrillingexploration of both traditionally designed and strikingly moderninteriors, which reflect the city’s dynamism and diversity. NewYork’s interior design connoisseurs are experts at balancingelements from different cultures and epochs and have contemplatedeach facet of their homes down to the minutest detail, creatinghomes that are true havens from the hustle and bustle of the streetbelow. From a luxury apartment with magnificent paneling hung withold master paintings to a glassed-in eagle’s nest perched atop anart deco skyscraper, or a delightful brownstone with a privategarden worthy of a picturesque country village, Barbara and RenéStoeltie take readers on a personalized journey through sev

For a hundred years, pencil, pen, markers, and watercolor havebeen the principal tools of representation for landscape architectsand urban planners. Today, those hand-powered aids have beenreplaced by computers and Computer-aided design(CAD). DigitalDrawing for Landscape Architects bridges the gap between thetraditional analog and the new digital tools and shows you how toapply timeless concepts of representation to enhance your designwork in digital media. Building on the tried-and-true principles of analog representation,Digital Drawing for Landscape Architectureexplores specifictechniques for creating landscape design digitally. It explains thesimilarities and differences between analog and digital rendering,and then walks you through the steps of creating digitally renderedplans, perspectives, and diagrams. You’ll explore: Computing Basics Raster and vector images Setting up the document Base imagery and scaling Hand-drawn linework and diagrams Text, leaders, and page layout Color, shading, and textu

Much more than an item of clothing, a pair of shoes by Jimmy Choo or Manolo Blahnik is a most coveted possession. But how have we arrived at such a plethora of styles and how has footwear evolved? Organized chronologically by style, this ravishing book, uniquely illustrated with photographs of actual shoes, takes us on a remarkable tour of the shoe closets of the world over the last four hundred years, exploring how major historical events, social change and industrialization have influenced styles and production. We have been intrigued by the fashion and function of our footwear for many centuries and Jonathan Walford shows us why numerous forgotten designs of the past will appeal to the most fashionable of footwear aficionados today. Fabulous images of conversation starting shoes fill the pages and revealing commentaries inform the reader. An illustrated section devoted to biographical notes on shoemakers, designers and manufacturers who have shaped footwear history, together with a detailed glossary of all

Principles, practice and techniques: here is the ultimateguide for the aspiring designer. Discover how design has evolvedover the centuries, and learn how to think visually and create yourown personal style. Whether you are decorating your own home orthinking of taking up interior design professionally, you will findthis book an invaluable and inspirational source of reference.

The Scottish landscape has inspired writersmost notablyShakespeare with his Macbethand travelers for centuries. Scotlandis a patchwork of stunning green valleys and windswept moors,scattered with the ruins of ancient strongholds, and at its heartlies the legendary Cawdor Castle, which exemplifies the essence ofthe Highlands. These stunning photographs from the Cawdor estatecapture not only Scotlands national treasures, but the quintessenceof the Scottish soul. Cawdor Castle epitomizes the distinguishedScottish lifestyle. Its cozy interiors, full of handcraftedfurniture, tartan accessories, hunting trophies, and paintedlandscapes, will inspire the reader. Scotlands cultural traditionsare celebrated with colorful displays of kilts and bagpipes; lushhunting tracks and bountiful fly fishing spots; the shady realm ofCawdors gardens; and sumptuous culinary delicacies. Highland Livingincludes an address book of Scotlands best sites of interest fortravelers, as well as traditional recipes for those seeking a t

The coauthors of Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul, USA Today's #1 bestselling sports book of 1999, bring readers this sure-fire hit for fathers celebrating the joys and challenges of fatherhood. New dads, granddads, single dads and dads-to-be - this book offers them all an entertaining and inspiring collection of stories on the triumphs and trials of the amazing journey called fatherhood. Chapters include: Special Moments, Overcoming Obstacles, Insights and Lessons, The Joys of Fatherhood, Across the Generations, and Achieving Dreams. By sharing true experiences and insights, this book provides reassurance to fathers and a reminder to cherish the special moments in life. 作者简介： Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling coauthors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling coauthors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Jeff Aubery is the coauthor of Golf

You may have seen them in some wonderful old movie, sparkling on Audrey Hepburn or Claudette Colbert, looking as if they cost millions of dollars. They didn’t; they are not the real thing. But even though they are faux, they’re made with the same care and attention as the real things: strands of artificial pearls individually knotted, “gems” hand set and pronged, plastic bangles more stunning than ivory. Fabulous Fakes gives you one hundred years of the most amazing pieces of costume jewelry ever produced, in brilliant and beautiful color. It tells their story, starting with mass-produced Victorian jewelry, moving through the wonderfully sophisticated lines of art deco geometrics, and parking at the doorstep of 1990s designer and artisanal jewelry. Whether you love the boldness of Czech crystal or the delicate handiwork of Miriam Haskell, whether your jewels are part of your everyday fashion or a breathtaking collection of objets, the thrill of finding them is the same. Fabulous Fakes is

Book De*ionBestselling author and marketing guru Joe Vitale offers insights and life lessons for achieving successIn the simple， straightforward tone of an instructional manual， this little book offers big wisdom and little-known secrets for living a better life. Packed with life lessons most people will wish they'd learned earlier， Life's Missing Instruction Manual uses humor and anecdote to present practical steps readers can use to take control of their lives， overcome any obstacle， and find fulfillment. Each simple lesson is explained and brought into focus with real-life examples and includes practical steps on putting those lessons to work every day. Full of uncommon wisdom and lighthearted humor， this book will help readers develop confidence， create a plan for success， get ahead at work， build rapport with others， develop time-management skills， and find wealth and happiness.Readers will learn how to live life to the fullest when they discover how to：* Take chances that l

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.

In this rare examination of the work of one of America’spreeminent interior designers and architects, David Easton, we aretreated to a retrospec?tive of his storied career. The versatilityof his talent is displayed in examples of his work that range froma 45-room Georgian-style house in Charlottesville, Virginia, to aMediterranean stucco house in Mexico and a modern house in Aspen,Colorado. Black-and-white pencil draw?ings alongside museum-qualitywatercolors by Easton’s partner, James Steinmeyer, show theconception and development of the rooms, accompanied by stunningphotographs of the finished interiors. Written with Annette Tapert,author of The Power of Style and former contribut?ing editorto Architectural Digest , and with a foreword by fameddesigner Albert Hadley, Timeless Elegance will serve as anhomage to David Easton as well as an inspira?tion to his manyfans.