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Sustainability for Busy People: Embrace a Greener Future in Your Busy Life

$70.56

Report copyright infringementby Jad Dellel (Author)In "Sustainability for Busy People," discover how you can become an everyday hero in the fight for a greener, more sustainable future. This practical guide empowers individuals, professionals, and businesses to integrate sustainability into their busy lives and make a meaningful impact.Explore the core principles of sustainability and gain insights into key frameworks like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Global Reporting Init...

Design Thinking for a Greener Tomorrow: Sustainable Vision

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Report copyright infringementby Voja Malenkovic (Author)Design shapes the world around us, from the buildings we inhabit to the products we use daily. But in the face of climate change, resource scarcity, and shifting cultural values, design must evolve to meet the challenges of a more sustainable future. In Design Thinking for a Greener Tomorrow - Sustainable Vision, Voja-a creative head and multidisciplinary designer-takes you on an inspiring journey through the vast world of design. This b...

California Coastal: Seaside Living from Sea Ranch to San Diego - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Heather Sandy Hebert (Author), Chase Reynolds Ewald (Author)California Coastal style combines the most beautiful and livable aspects of modern, rustic, cottage, and coastal design to showcase the California dream."In addition to providing valuable insight into how architects conceive their designs, the authors demonstrate the transformative effect that one statement piece can have on a room....Connoisseurs of high-end design will find much to savor."--Publisher...

Slow Style Home: Take Your Time, Use What You Have, and Translate Your Vision Into a Home You Love

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Report copyright infringementby Zandra Zuraw (Author)A home decorating book for people who are tired of rooms that look perfect, are full of ridiculously expensive objects, and present a lifestyle that doesn't match up with anyone's actual daily experience."Zuraw outlines her 'slow style' approach, which draws on the 1970s slow food movement and the early 2000s slow fashion movement to counter mass production, help readers accumulate meaningful items over time, and consider the environmental ...

The Art of Home Furnishing and Decoration

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Report copyright infringementby Frank Alvah Parsons (Author), Kathleen Clinch Calkins (Author), Armstrong Cork Company (Author)Discover timeless principles of interior design and home decor with Frank Alvah Parsons' "The Art of Home Furnishing and Decoration." A classic guide meticulously reproduced for today's readers, this book explores the fundamental elements of creating beautiful and functional living spaces. From selecting furniture and understanding spatial arrangements to choosing the...

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Report copyright infringementby Candace Wheeler (Author)"How to Make Rugs" offers a timeless guide to the art of rug making, needlework, and carpet weaving. Authored by Candace Wheeler, this meticulously prepared edition explores the fundamentals of textile arts and their application to home decorating. Dive into the techniques and principles behind crafting beautiful and functional rugs, from basic stitches to more advanced carpet weaving methods. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just be...

Sophisticated Elegance: Dennis t'Jampens

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Report copyright infringementby Wim Pauwels (Editor)Dennis T'Jampens is one of Belgium's most talented interior designers. This beautifully crafted coffee table book highlights key moments from his 22-year career. Dennis T'Jampens is one of Belgium's most talented interior designers. This beautifully crafted coffee table book highlights key moments from his 22-year career. Throughout the years, his signature style has become evident in his work. While the look and feel of his projects vary gr...

The Country Builder's Assistant: Containing a Collection of New Designs of Carpentry and Architecture; which will be particularly useful to Country Wo

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Report copyright infringementby Asher Benjamin (Author)Originally published in 1797, this was the bible of the building trade in New England during the beginning of the nineteenth century. The book was the first American-grown collection of designs published in America, and through its publication, Asher Benjamin popularized an American style of architecture. Illustrated with new and useful designs of Frontispieces, Chimney Pieces, Tuscan, Doric, Ionie and Corinthian Orders with their Bases, ...

The Grassroots Guide to Saving What Matters

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Report copyright infringementby Beth Yarbrough (Author)Nothing compares to the charm of an old home, and nothing else captures cultural ambiance like a historic building. But as time passes, more and more old structures are abandoned-or worse-torn down for new development. In this succinct yet insightful guide, preservation enthusiast Beth Yarbrough provides a layperson's roadmap through the building preservation landscape, offering salient tips to anyone looking to protect historic structure...

The Maximalist: Colorful Interiors for Bold Living

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Report copyright infringementby Dani Dazey (Author)"This is the most extravagant and iconic book that ever existed!" --Trixie Mattel, world-famous drag queen and owner of Trixie Motel Maximalist style authority Dani Dazey shares her bold design advice for creating colorful interiors and playful patterns in your home. Does your maximalist soul crave all things color, pattern, and texture? If so, let Dani Dazey show you how to bring it home. With her vintage-inspired flair, quirky custom furni...

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Report copyright infringementby Corynne Pless (Author)In this fifth part of the series, we see how 20 New Yorkers live, how they have acquired art, design and applied creativity in their interiors. Discover the versatility of living in one of the largest metropolises in the world: New York City. The pre-war brownstone homes and their grandeur appeal to the imagination, as do the ultra-modern flats in skyscrapers, constructed entirely in glass. This book also shows the inventiveness the city's...

Iconic Rooms: Kips Bay New York Decorator Show House at 50

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Report copyright infringementby Kips Bay Boys &. Girls Club (Author)Over the past five decades, the highly anticipated New York Decorator Show House has grown into a must-see event for thousands of design enthusiasts. Every year the country's most celebrated interior designers transform a luxury Manhattan townhouse into an elegant exhibition of extraordinary designs with fine furnishings, art, and technology. The event has become the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club's top fundraiser, raisin...

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Report copyright infringementby Susan Hall Mahon (Author)Get a home decorating masterclass with this interior design coffee table book that takes you inside the personal residences of 40 top designers and architects. Decorating with what you love is a fail-proof formula for a charismatic home. This intimate look at design professionals's stunning spaces pulls back the curtain on how the world's top designers and architects live in their own homes. With striking photographs and thoughtful advi...

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Report copyright infringementby Cara Woodhouse (Author), Heather Summerville (Author), Henry Holland (Foreword by)Interior design legend Cara Woodhouse presents a bold, modern aesthetic for a new generation of design enthusiasts--and shows us how to create spaces that we will truly love to inhabit It's a Mood helps readers get in touch with their own design instincts. Organized by mood, this book offers both inspiration and practical advice for incorporating the elements that we feel passiona...

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Report copyright infringementby Naina Gupta (Author)A visual feast of fifty wonderfully distinctive and architecturally astounding swimming pools from around the world Extraordinary Pools is a mosaic of exceptional public and private examples of pools, reasserting the protean quality of the swimming pool as a space of activity, pleasure, and excess. Illustrated with awe-inspiring color photography, it showcases stunning examples of architecturally significant swimming pools around the world, ...

Hempsteads: Architectural details for hemp-lime construction

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Report copyright infringementby Timothy Callahan (Author) Timothy Callahan, a pioneering natural building designer and experienced hemp-lime builder, offers architects, builders, and eco-conscious homeowners a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly hemp-lime structures. Callahan's visionary and practical architectural details are the culmination of a portfolio of completed hemp-lime buildings across the United States. The book covers best pra...

Let's Ask Michael: 100 Practical Solutions for Design Challenges

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Payne (Author)Michael Payne--popular host of the hit HGTV's hit series Designing for the Sexes--brings his unique talent and expertise to this beautiful and practical reference designed to help homeowners find stylish solutions to today's most common and challenging home design dilemmas.YOU ASKED HIM, NOW HE'S ANSWERINGThrough emails, internet chats, and attendance at his seminars, Michael's fans have directly asked him to solve their most difficult des...

A House Needs to Breathe...Or Does It?: An Introduction to Building Science

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Report copyright infringementby Allison A. III Bailes (Author)A House Needs to Breathe...Or Does It? lays out the basic science of residential buildings. When it comes to how houses perform, professionals and homeowners alike believe many things that just aren't true. This book explodes the myths, misinformation, and plain old nonsense that pervade the world of home building, remodeling, maintenance, and operation. https: //www.energyvanguard.com Number of Pages: 362 ...

Natural Living by Design: Melissa Penfold

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Report copyright infringementby Melissa Penfold (Author)The author of the acclaimed Living Well by Design now harnesses the power of design to create a healthy home that not only looks beautiful but also contributes to our quality of life In her new book, internationally renowned design and style authority Melissa Penfold turns her attention from the basics of interior decorating to demonstrating what a powerful force design can be in boosting our physical and emotional well-being. Each ch...

The Waterfront House: Living with Style on the Coast

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Report copyright infringementby Phoebe Howard (Author)Bestselling design author Phoebe Howard presents a gorgeous collection of homes for all who love the seashore and dream of living by its side Phoebe Howard is an expert at creating homes that reflect the elegance and appeal of oceanfront living. With every project, Howard is always seeking to connect interior and outdoor spaces, and to encourage alfresco entertaining. And there's nothing she loves more than a soothing color scheme of pal...

House Gods: Sustainable Buildings and Renegade Builders - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Kristofic (Author)Our buildings are making us sick. Our homes, offices, factories, and dormitories are, in some sense, fresh parasites on the sacred Earth, Nahasdzáán. In search of a better way, author Jim Kristofic journeys across the Southwest to apprentice with architects and builders who know how to make buildings that will take care of us. This is where he meets the House Gods who are building to the sun so that we can live on Earth. Forever.In House G...

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Report copyright infringementby Eric Ross (Author)Following up on his first book, Enduring Southern Homes, designer Eric Ross brings together a collection of new projects with fresh looks and perspectives on the perennial and ageless nature of Southern interiors.Enter the world of romantic, refined, and approachable living with a blend of cherished antiques, new furniture, and lush fabrics. Eric Ross Interiors has been upholding centuries-old design concepts while injecting fresh colors and f...

Landscaping with Stone, Third Edition: Create Patios, Walkways, Walls, and Other Landscape Features

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Report copyright infringementby Pat Sagui (Author), Mark Wolfe (Editor)Updated with new projects, tables, and sections detailing commonly used landscape sand, gravel, and stone materials, Landscaping with Stone, Third Edition, is a complete and accessible guide to landscape design and outdoor projects for the home and garden. Discover xeriscape landscaping ideas, stone garden tips, water-wise gardening tips, and much more! Featuring a framework for stone landscaping ideas and designs - inclu...

Desert by Design: Creative Minds, Arid Places, Tailor-Made Spaces

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Report copyright infringementby James Burke (Author), Molly Mandell (Author)Desert by Design celebrates the interior worlds that exist in Earth's most arid climes and, more importantly, the creative minds who inhabit them It is an ode to these landscapes--their sounds, smells, flora, and fauna--filled with equal parts mystery and beauty and a glimpse into the projects and lives of those who have chosen to call them home. Deserts are known to be sensitive ecosystems where adaptability and res...

Interiors New York: Leading Designers Reveal Their Most Brilliant Spaces

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Report copyright infringementby Brian Carabet (Author)This upscale tome offers a rare tour of New York state's most exquisite private residences with insightful narration by the locally based, internationally renowned interior designers who created them. More than a hundred homes by 40 leading interior designers are featured through large photographs and concise commentary. Three style-specific chapters-traditional, transitional, and contemporary-explore a full range of looks while explaining...

Super Simple Outdoor Woodworking: 15 Practical Weekend Projects - Paperback

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by Randall A. Maxey (Author)Super Simple Outdoor Woodworking is an imaginative collection of 15 projects for the garden, patio or deck that are easy to make. There are projects designed for both those just starting out and those that would be fun for even the most experienced woodworker to create. All of the projects include clear guidance on how best to approach the construction of each piece and they can be made with standard-sized wood from the DIY store. There are also a number of projec...

Housewives' Guide To Antiques: How To Get The Most For Your Money When Furnishing Your Home With Antiques

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Report copyright infringementby Leslie Gross (Author)The Housewives' Guide To Antiques by Leslie Gross is a comprehensive book that provides valuable insights and tips on how to furnish your home with antiques without breaking the bank. The author, a seasoned antiques expert, shares her knowledge and expertise on how to identify valuable antiques, how to negotiate prices, and how to avoid common pitfalls when buying antiques.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different...

American Antique Office Furniture - A Guide to Desks, Secretaries and Bookcases, with Pictures and Descriptions

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Report copyright infringementby Edgar J. Miller (Author)This antiquarian book comprises a detailed catalogue of antique American office furniture, including notable information, photographs, and descriptions of the various pieces mentioned. A superb book that will greatly appeal to anyone with an interest in antique furniture, this text is not to be missed by discerning enthusiasts and makes for a great addition to collections of historical furniture literature. The chapters of this book incl...

Make Yourself at Home: A Guide to Decorating with Heirlooms and Antiques That Tell Stories

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Report copyright infringementby Chelsey Brown (Author)It's time to pull your antiques, heirlooms, and vintage finds out of storage--whether they've been tucked away in a closet, the attic, or even under the bed--and let them shine where they truly belong: in the heart of your home.In Make Yourself at Home, Chelsey Brown invites you to ditch trends and embrace the unique charm of heirlooms, mementos, vintage items, and antiques. These storytellers and the fusion of old and new create a drool-w...

Gracious Home: Cultivating a Spirit of Welcome

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Report copyright infringementby Melissa Lester (Author)Step inside havens adorned with a gracious and welcoming atmosphere, filled with natural beauty and cultivated with a refined sensibility. Inspiration flows through stunning full-color photography alongside insights from the editorial and design team at Victoria Magazine.From the inviting ambiance of cozy homes to the timeless appeal of elegant interiors, this new edition showcases livable spaces that embody deeply rooted visions of home....

French Furniture from the Renaissance to the Empire Style

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph Aronson (Author)This book contains a treatise on French furniture from the renaissance to the Empire style. A fascinating book full of detailed photographs and interesting information, this text will greatly to appeal to anyone with an interest in French furniture and is sure to be of considerable value to collectors of antiquarian furniture literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Introduction', 'French Renaissance', 'Provincial French', 'The Reg...

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Report copyright infringementby B. LeRoux (Author), M. Nestorovski (Author)Are you a wine lover with refined taste? New to wine tasting and figuring out what you like? This is the perfect wine tasting journal for any wine lover to help you keep track and rate your favourite wines. Rate your wines based on appearance, aromas, taste and overall impressions, and assign a final overall score. This book is a great way to treat yourself, or could be the perfect gift for the wine lover in your life!...