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.

An inspirational book for those who love architecture or arelooking for ideas for their own home, HOUSES: The Evolution ofForms documents the best, most innovative interior design projectsof 2010.

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.

Spectacular in scope yet intimate in detail, The Way We Livetranscends the archetypal style book to reveal global connectionsand patterns in home decoration. This unique body of detaileddesign inspiration encompasses the full range of options, fromclimate, location, and size to surfaces, arrangements, and colors.Whether you’re decorating a beach house in Chile or a loft space inParis, you’re sure to be inspired by hundreds of images from aroundthe world—a Moroccan house that coolly mixes the modern andtraditional in elegant interiors; a dramatic arrangement of shellsdecorating a tabletop in Mauritius; flowers strewn across barefloorboards for a Christmas feast in Sweden. The enormous range ofplaces here highlight connections and parallels of very differenthabitats in a way both striking and reassuring. The same attentionto detail can clearly inform the layout of a dining room in amodest Mexican home as it does an exclusive club in Buenos Aires.This encyclopedic tome, a sublime visual record of ho

The Scottish Country House chronicles a remarkable group of houses and castles that have survived the vicissitudes of Scotland’s turbulent history and are still in the hands of their original families. From breakfront cabinets filled with generations of monogrammed heirloom china to canopy beds keeping the chill of a Scottish winter at bay to cabbage-rose slip-covered sofas nestled under tall Gothic windows, this book takes the reader on a tour of these residences, providing an intimate look at a marvellous hotchpotch of rooms and decoration. Specially commissioned photographs by James Fennell show inviting living rooms and tousled bedrooms, print- lined hallways and well-trampled mudrooms. Telling details capture the eccentric personalities of their owners – Scottish chieftains, lairds and nobles drawn from the pages of Walter charming decorative details, such as a red silk bell-pull against green floral wallpaper, a drawer full of two- hundred-year-old love letters, or the curve of a wonderfully

This essential publication reintroduces the importance oflearning to see by hand, to visualize large-scale design schemesand explain them through drawing, before using the digital toolsthat are so crucial to efficient and cost-effective buildingsolutions. Combining traditional drawing techniques with those fromCAD rendering, in nine chapters, "Drawing for LandscapeArchitecture" guides practitioners from their very first impressionof a site, through concept and schematic design and clientpresentation to construction and site drawings, concluding with twocase studies that show the final result. Just as hand-drawingreturns to design courses around the world, this welcomepublication celebrates the best aspects of traditional techniqueswhile incorporating them into today's digital design methods.

This brilliantly illustrated volume examines the essence ofboth natural and artificial light in interior design, and theproperties they can bring to any area of the house - inside andout.Over 400 full-colour photographs reveal how the use ofdifferent lighting elements - lamps, daylight, candles, and more -can be used to bring out different characteristics in a room, andhow they can be used to shed light on all sorts of designproblems.

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.

One of the world’s leading interiors photographers, Fritz von der Schulenburg opens his archive to share his stunningly beautiful photographs of minimalist but grand interiors around the world. Whatever the location, period or architectural style, all the rooms share a captivating simple elegance that defines contemporary taste. Reflecting the way we ‘read’ an interior, the 300 colour photographs are divided into six chapters: Rhythm, Colour, Light, Space, Texture and Composition. Each chapter has a brief introduction outlining the essential elements of interior design being featured, followed by numerous glorious photographic examples. Complete with a source directory of useful contact details, this is an inspiring volume that celebrates the very best of the timeless trend that is minimalism in the grand style. It is guaranteed to appeal to the huge readership interested in homes and interiors.

This edition looks at many ways of using different materialsfor both indoors and outdoors,and reveals that the secret tosuccess lies in creativity as in making the most of the qualitiesand appearance of the materials themselves.

Thailand Chic is the definitive guide to the most alluring and stylish hotels and spas in Thailand. All the retreats featured – whether an urban boutique hotel or a secluded beach resort – have been specially selected for their unique and charming qualities. These pristine getaways are destinations in their own right, rather than just another place to spend the night. This book is for those who wish to travel to Thailand to savour the Thai way of life – authentic, cultural and stylish. Covering each destination in detail, the book provides today trendy travellers with an engaging and alternative view of each locale. Insights into the essence of each retreat and its region will help visitors to decide on the one that best suits their needs, while a fact box summarises each property’s facilities, activities, nearby attractions and contact details. This book will be a delightful key reference for today’s trendy traveller who wants a real taste of Thailand. Highlights Include: Fascinating de*ions

This marvelously illustrated surveyshowcases 591 contemporary rings that have been created by nearly300 international designers. It is divided into five sections—onefor each finger. Aside from being purely decorative, the positionof the ring on the hand and the way in which it is worn can denotelove, promise, rebellion, compromise, or affiliation. The ringsrange from more traditional decorative rings to conceptual andabstract pieces. The featured designers employ a wide variety oftechniques, and the materials they use include gold, platinum,precious stones, plastic, bones, fiber, wood, shells, plants, andmore. 591 full-color photographs.

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

We, the Mexican people, are warm and make good hosts. We wantour homes to reflect our own personality, to allow us to enjoyevery single corner, to give us pleasure from hanging up a finepainting and to bring us peace when we walk in through the frontdoor, leaving behind the hustle and bustle of the cities we live inat breakneck pace: something akin to the tranquility we find onentering a church or any other place of worship. For most Mexicans,the home is not merely a dwelling place, it is a form of pleasure,and this is depicted in this series of books that has made thewhole world aware of the fine architecture being created today.

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.

The single most important ingredient in a home is that itmust have a soul. -Charles Faudree In Home, best-selling author anddesigner Charles Faudree invites a few of his friends-designers,artists, family and clients-to introduce the different rooms of thehouse and add their unique insights on how to make the most of thespace we live in. The homes featured here have plenty of Charles stypical French Country soul-from large family living areas tointimate spaces of the boudoir, library, dressing room and closet.Charles Faudree s designs are often featured in Traditional Home,Southern Accents, House Beautiful and Veranda. His fabric line ismarketed through Vervain. This is his sixth book. He lives inTulsa, Oklahoma. Jenifer Jordan has shot exclusively for three ofFaudree s previous books and for Modern Country (Gibbs Smith). Shelives in Tulsa.

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

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.

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.

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

MOTIVATION to exercise and to get out ofyourcomfort zone is always a struggle, but dogs havea way of makingthe activities we share withthem more fun. BREATHTAKING PHOTOSandEASY-TO-READ DESCRIPTIONS will inspire you toembark on newadventures with your dog. Andeach activity's "HOW TO GET STARTED"sectionwill give you the skills to do it!KYRA SUNDANCE is aworld-acclaimed stunt dog showperformer, dog trainer,internationally bestselling author,and host of award-winning DVDs.She and her dogshave performed on The Tonight Show, Ellen, andforthe King of Morocco. Kyra is nationally ranked incompetitive dogsports; training in many of theactivities in this book. Kyralectures on positivetraining methods, where her enthusiasmhasinspired countless dog lovers to get out thereand do more withtheir dogs!

Simply Stylish Chain and Metal Jewelry collects thebest projects from BeadStyle Magazine that feature thesepopular and fun materials, and presents them in chapters focusingon necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. This book provides anintroduction to basics, step-by-step photos, and tools andmaterials sections. These projects are quick and easy for beginningjewelry makers and appeal to more experienced beaders as well. Simply Stylish Chain and Metal Jewelry covers all kinds ofprojects using chain and/or metal, and most projects use pre-madechain to save time and effort. The designs in this book range fromcool and elegant silver chains and beads to fun mixed-metalpieces.

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.