The ultimate organic gardening resource, Gardening for Geeks provides readers with everything they need to know about designing, building, and sustaining their own garden. Filled with step-by-step processes, helpful diagrams, and expert tips on the best practices, this book covers it all for anyone who dreams of gardening, even the city dweller. Starting off with the basics and progressing into more advanced concepts for a wide scope of gardening strategies and techniques, this is a comprehensive and geeky look at your favourite hobby. Founder of Gardenerd and author, Christy Wilhelmi shares her expertise to break down the biology and ecology of gardening in an easy, breezy writing style that will make you appreciate and understand gardening even more than you did before!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 248

Dimensions: 175 x 225 mm

Publication Date: 28-02-2020

Focused on the environmental impact of design choices, Natural Style offers home design with a point of view and a conscience! Eco-elegant home decorating guide that focuses on the environmental impact of design choices Earth-friendly decorating inspired by the colors, forms, and themes of nature Ideas for every room of your house with fabric, flooring, paint, light, and more Over 200 color photographs packed with design ideas This eco-elegant guide to home décor is packed with attractive decorating ideas inspired by the colors, forms, and themes of nature. Author Janet Sobesky shows how to bring a breath of freshness into home decorating by incorporating natural elements into everyday living. Using organic and eco-conscious materials for earth-friendly designs, Janet presents a host of practical suggestions for achieving a comfortable, informal, easy-care, and sustainable lifestyle. With advice for every room in the house, Natural Style includes the latest information on organic fabrics, natural flooring materials, low VOC paints, energy-efficient lighting options, and more.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 224

Dimensions: 175 x 225 mm

Publication Date: 08-04-2019

From FREDERIC magazine, the best – and most unexpected – decorating pro tips and tricks of the trade in one accessible guide Decorate Like a Decorator highlights the decorating tricks that only experienced designers know how to pull off – until now! Culled from FREDERIC magazine’s educational columns, this book shares with readers more than one hundred decorator pro moves: like how to use stripes on the bias, upholster doors, deploy curtain tiebacks, hang plates on the walls, and fabricate bespoke lampshades. Divided into twenty-one chapters covering everything from pelmets and valances, trim, upholstery ideas, slipcovers, folding screens, and fabric-covered walls, to accent paints, bedspreads, decorative lampshades, scenic wallpaper, and more it’s a lavishly illustrated cheat sheet for what it takes to transform a room from standard to sensational. Decorate Like a Decorator features rooms by some of the world’s most celebrated interior designers, among them Charlap Hyman & Herrero, Billy Cotton, Sara Ruffin Costello, Veere Grenney, Rita Konig, Redd Kaihoi, and Tom Scheerer, and best-known photographers, including François Halard, Stephen Kent Johnson, Francesco Langnese, and Simon Upton. This is the first book by FREDERIC magazine, a new and refreshing voice in design where beauty has no limits and quality has no compromise

Bind: hardback

Pages: 264

Dimensions: 241 x 304 mm

Publication Date: 18-04-2024

'Lucy is one of the most talented stylists I have ever had the privilege to meet. She creates beautiful and imaginative spaces that I want to live in and is always so generous with her knowledge and inspiration. This book will be an invaluable learning tool as well as a treasure for years to come.' Kate Watson-Smyth, @mad_about_the_house 'What a wonderful book! Lucy is thoroughly inspiring and has that enviable gift of being able to explain her ideas brilliantly to people who are not as confident as her at design and colour. Lucy has such a natural sense of style and she uses colour in a way that creates such harmonious interiors. This book makes interior design accessible to the uninitiated.' Annie Sloan We all want to live in a home that reflects our personalities and experiences. But if we are not a professional decorator or stylist where do we start? In this inspirational and helpful handbook, interiors stylist and tutor Lucy Gough will teach you how to understand your true style and how to implement it as you decorate your living space. Your dream home needn't be a spacious, architecturally designed building - it could be small or rented - and with this book you'll discover what YOU love so you can surround yourself with the colours, furniture, furnishings and finishing touches that inspire you. The book includes: - How to create and use a moodboard. - How to translate magazine imagery into your home - How to create impact with art, plants and accessories - How to style your kitchen, living room, bathroom, home office and hallway - Key inspirational case studies - explaining how and why they work so well.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 224

Dimensions: 208 x 261 mm

Publication Date: 12-09-2023

This endlessly informative and inspiring guide to interior design shows how sensory perception is the key to creating a happy place inside your own home. What do you see, hear, and smell when you walk in your front door? Do you feel safe and relaxed? Is it too warm or too cold? As people spend increasing amounts of time in their homes, it’s more important than ever to feel at peace there. Achieving that feeling of comfort can mean different things for different people but, as interior design expert Marion Hellweg shows us, there are basic principles of home design that work for every style of life and architecture. Gorgeously designed and presented, this book first explains how our sensory perception affects us and influences our wellbeing. It then follows up with lavishly illustrated sections that explore a variety of ways to optimize our sensory perceptions throughout our homes: the language of color and form; the influence of natural and artificial light; the basics of room layout; haptics and acoustics; incorporating plants and nature; optimal sleeping conditions; the importance of a healthy kitchen; common spaces and privacy; ergonomics and furniture design. There are interviews with a wide range of experts who offer deeper insights into each subject; there are links to sources; and countless practical tips and advice. Filled with visual ideas from contemporary living spaces across the world, this book shows how stimulating the senses in the right way will help make our homes as comfortable as they can be.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 224

Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm

Publication Date: 05-09-2023

Welcome to the beating heart of the home! From Scandinavian design to vintage style, this book shows what’s cooking. In today's world, the kitchen has become much more than a space for cooking—it's where families gather, friends bond, and memories are made. Kitchen Interiors show-cases stunning designs from around the world that are perfect for any kitchen size or style. From small kitchenettes to grand kitchen islands, this book features the best examples of contemporary kitchen design. Discover how modern applications blend seamlessly with traditional design and how compact kitchens can be transformed with smart storage solutions. This follow-up to Kitchen Kulture and Kitchen Living delves into the evolution of kitchen design. Learn how kitchens have become the new living room and how they continue to inspire us with their functionality, beauty, and ability to bring people together.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 210 x 260 mm

Publication Date: 30-09-2023

Turning an unassuming house into a desirable home requires creative vision and skillful execution but not a huge budget. Discover the art of transforming old architecture into a haven of comfort and style. This is your guide to upgrading your home without breaking the bank, as it offers a carefully curated selection of projects that showcase the best renovations, rebuilds, and extensions from private residences across the globe. At the heart of Upgrade Your House is the philosophy of sustainability, which shows how a creative vision and skillful execution can transform a preexisting structure into a dream home. With a focus on inspiring practical solutions, this book reveals how changes to floor plans, modern extensions, or cleverly executed refurbishments can unleash the full potential of any house to become a desirable residence. Whether you're an architect, designer, or homeowner, the captivating imagery and floor plans, make Upgrade Your House an indispensable reference.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm

Publication Date: 30-09-2023

A celebration of mid-century modern interiors, architecture, and design. Step into the world of mid-century modern design with The Modernist, a stunning exploration of the era's groundbreaking architecture and interiors from around the world. Discover how this design movement evolved from organic forms and functionality to sleek lines and refined elegance, and how it has remained a timeless classic. Delving deep into the interiors and furniture that define this iconic aesthetic, The Modernist showcases the evolution of midcentury modernism over time. Learn how this design philosophy has influenced and informed other creative expressions and explore stunning examples from leading designers in this space. Featuring expert essays and striking imagery, this beautifully curated compilation is a true celebration and overview of the mid-century modern style. Whether you're a design enthusiast, architecture buff, or simply looking for inspiration for your own home, The Modernist is an essential addition to your library.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 320

Dimensions: 245 x 330 mm

Publication Date: 30-09-2023

Eighteen beginner to advanced-level projects using natural, durable, and long-lasting dried flowers for home décor, entertaining, and even wearing. Decorate your home and brighten your life with gorgeous dried-flower crafts! Flowers and botanicals are an ever-popular way to create stunning arrangements and decorations, and using dried flowers will ensure that those decorations will remain beautiful and elegant for years to come. Author Ivana Jost is a sought-after event and wedding florist whose popular and successful business, Das Blumenatelier, is based in Bavaria. In these pages, she presents tips and techniques for treating and drying flowers, grasses, branches, and other greenery detailed lists of which botanicals are best for drying and using in dried-flower crafts, as well as the tools and additional materials readers will need step-by-step instructions for combining dried botanicals with hoops, ribbons, and other materials 18 spectacular, long-lasting, and durable projects—wreaths, hair ornaments, vases, picture frames, and more Readers can use the techniques and projects in these pages to be part of a trend that will never go out of style—everlasting dried florals!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 197 x 260 mm

Publication Date: 28-08-2023

There's nothing we love more than our plants, those steadfast companions that fill our lives with joy and light. Whether you're a newbie or seasoned plant parent, these three miniature beginner-friendly guides contain essential information and tips for taking care of your houseplants. 3 Mini Hardcover Books: Box is 2-7/8 x 3-1/4 inches and includes 3 mini books in the set: Indoor Plants (a practical guide to 100 indoor plants), Outdoor Plants (a practical guide to 100 outdoor plants), and Plant Care (a practical guide to plant-growing success) Unique Gift for Plant Lovers: An adorable miniature size with accessible content, this boxed set is perfect for gift-giving to plant enthusiasts Simple Instructions: The easy-to-read guides and instructions are perfect for beginners and seasoned plant parents alike Portable: Small size allows for plant care anytime, anywhere, from your kitchen to your outdoor garden

Bind: hardback

Pages: 384

Dimensions: 75 x 91 mm

Publication Date: 30-04-2023