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Interior architect Remy Meijers became famous for his ability to create balance in the most diverse spaces. The starting point of his work is a holistic approach in which all elements are perfectly matched. This approach creates interiors that exude a pleasant sense of repose, in all their simplicity. A good example is the prestigious 5-star hotel The Dylan in Amsterdam. But the estates, mansions, villas, cottages, commercial and exhibition spaces designed by Meijers' capable hands also reflect...

Undesign brings together leading artists, designers and theorists working at the intersection of art and design. The text focuses on design practices, and conceptual approaches, which challenge the traditional notion that design should emphasise its utility over aesthetic or other non-functional considerations. This publication brings to light emerging practices that consider the social, political and aesthetic potential of "undesigning" our complex designed world. In documenting these new devel...

The Life Eclectic is a stunning interiors book that celebrates the individuality of eclectic decorating styles through 15 homes of creatives from around the world. Featuring homes of the world's most well-respected creatives, including Studio MacLean, Manfredi della Gherardesca and Martin Brudnizki, The Life Eclectic is a celebration of individuality, and embracing the joy that fluidity in taste can bring. How often have you leafed through an interiors book and wondered how you might be able t...

A spectacular celebration of birdcages from antique to contemporary design--the first book on the popular new collectible of the 1990s. Like the objects it showcases, The Birdcage Book is a gem that will fascinate casual readers and serious collectors alike. 75 full-color photographs.

In his most personal book to date, William Yeoward reveals his passion for colour, his inspirations and the "stories" behind his unique use of colour as he takes you on a journey through a dazzling array of beautiful homes. Known for his chic and stylish colour combinations, William Yeoward reveals his colour secrets, starting with the classic combination of blue and white – there are cobalt silk sofas, indigo linen armchairs, aquamarine and white patterned ceramics and sapphire plush cushions...

The book explores the design boom in the Pacific Northwest, the fundamental principles to this creative field and over 40 remarkable makers and designers behind this extraordinary area of design. Set against striking photography, the book navigates the landscape and settings which inspires this area and talks with leading designers in the industry. The Pacific Northwest is paving a new path in the design world with a rich and varied set of designers producing outstanding pieces and trends. IDS...

As a cultivated form of invention, product design is a deeply human phenomenon that enables us to shape, modify and alter the world around us – for better or worse. The recent emergence of the sustainability imperative in product design compels us to recalibrate the parameters of good design in an unsustainable age. Written by designers, for designers, the Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Product Design presents the first systematic overview of the burgeoning field of sustainable product design...

Think Marie Antoinette in jeans and a cowboy hat - that is Rachel Ashwell's prairie style. Rachel Ashwell Couture Prairie takes her signature pastels, ruffles and whimsical prettiness right to the heart of cowboy country. This is a journey in pictures and words, following Rachel through the fields of a little town called Round Top, home to one of the largest, most eclectic and vibrant antiques and flea markets in the world, and then back to Rachel's bed-and-breakfast in Texas. Here Rachel's ins...

This book explains the basic terminology associated with furniture and interiors. It may be used as a handbook by furniture designers, interior designers, architects, those working in retail or anyone with an interest in home decor. As an essential guide, readers may consult this for basic definitions of their queries. From Chesterfield to Gothic; Eileen Gray to Orla Kiely; Louis styles to Bouroullec; Thonet to Tolix; terms are explained alongside illustrations where necessary. While this is a b...

An illustrated guide to ideas and techniques for painting furniture, this book shows how to combine painted pieces with decorated walls and fabrics to produce co-ordinated room schemes. Techniques covered include handpainted, broken colour and faux finishes. A history of the craft is followed by a wide range of contemporary examples photographed in co-ordinated room schemes, and special projects are shown stage by stage with detailed instructions on how the effects were achieved.