A showcase of diverse kitchen styles - from Farm Nouveau to quintessential Scandinavian to a bright Rhapsody in Blue - covers lighting, appliances, colors and so much more.
An exquisitely illustrated kitchen planner with detailed case studies; Shows how to make your dream kitchen become a reality; Presents an array of cabinets, surfaces, appliances, fixtures & fittings; Before-and-after pictures, together with floor plans and expert commentary That's the kitchen I want! That's what home decorators will think as they pore through House Beautiful's breathtaking photos of the most fabulous kitchens ever designed. Best of all - with these detailed case studies, your dream kitchen can actually become reality. Not so much a how-to as a why not? this exquisitely illustrated planner from the experts at House Beautiful will inspire, motivate and move you to action. It incorporates all the best full-colour, wish book photos of dream kitchens with extremely achievable ideas and examples of what almost everyone can obtain. From country to urban sleek, these designs address the biggest challenge in kitchen planning: identifying the look you want. Case studies-complete with before-and-after pictures and floor plans-outline real-world problems and solutions for overcoming them. cabinets, surfaces, appliances, fixtures and fittings, and lighting-all the products that go into creating a top-notch kitchen. And, because dreams should come true, there's advice on making it happen and working with professionals. If you can't find your ultimate kitchen in this book, it probably doesn't exist.
Presents detailed information on every step of kitchen and bath renovations, including floor plan ideas, storage strategies, decorating styles, product advice, and buying tips.
Heather Clawson's wildly popular blog Habitually Chic collected the finer things in life: high fashion, fine art, interior design and arresting architecture. Now she narrows her vision in this stunning photographic collection that offers an intimate look into the workspaces of the world's foremost cultural generators. Clawson showcases the studious, workshops, offices and creative sanctuaries of cultural icons, including Jenna Lyons and Frank Muytjens of J. Crew, James de Givenchy of TAFFIN and potter Jonathan Adler, along with many more.
"Known for his bold and refreshing take on color, Will Taylor, the founder of Bright Bazaar--one of the world's leading interior design blogs--shares his secrets to choosing colors that work for every room in your house. Structured around the different spaces within the home, the book breaks down the how, when, and where of using different shades and color combinations"--
"Will understands the life-enhancing abilities of colour. He's a true talent with a keen eye." Jonathan Adler This book will take readers on an inspiring journey to discover fifteen decor destinations that each have a distinct and inspired style. From the colourful cool of Miami Brights to the eclectic urban hipster warehouses of Brooklyn and the nautical feel of the Hamptons and Normandy, a diverse mix of decor styles will be explored. The homes will mirror their surrounding environments, and room analysis for every space in the home will show readers how they can recreate their favourite looks and styles no matter where they live. Our homes are a reflection of how we live and nothing impacts on that more than where we live, and the lifestyle we lead. This book will take readers on an inspiring and tactile journey to discover the decorating style that represents their personal style, all demonstrated via Will's personal and evocative travel imagery, charming illustrations and personality-packed homes across the globe. By inspiring readers to look to their surroundings and call on their own travel memories and personal journeys, the book will be the practical yet playful travel companion the reader needs to create their own Destination Decor style.
Let the country's most popular interior design magazine whisk you off on a private tour through the world's most stunning dwellings! This ultimate collection from House Beautiful celebrates the art of living beautifully, from a rustic yet refined mountain retreat in Lake Tahoe to a Montreal townhouse. Throughout, gorgeous photographs pair with advice from influential names in the interior world on how to create your own dream home.
A comprehensive guide to furnishing and decorating a house that provides practical advice and tips for every room and includes five hundred full-color photographs.
A chic, polished guide to creating your dream kitchen from the cofounder of Waterworks, with hundreds of images and practical advice. The kitchen is the heart of the home, the destination of every party, everyone's favorite gathering spot, where style and functionality must go hand in hand. Designing a kitchen is a vastly complicated affair, involving an array of appliances (movable and fixed) and storage zones, not to mention addressing the kitchen's role as a multifunctional social arena to be used from very early in the morning until late into the night. Creating a timeless, high-functioning space is daunting indeed. Where is one to begin? In The Perfect Kitchen, Waterworks cofounder Barbara Sallick explores the process of designing a kitchen in great and beautiful detail, from surfaces and finishes to storage, cabinetry, and hardware. The book is enriched by dozens of images of kitchens by esteemed designers such as Steven Gambrel, Gil Schafer, and Suzanne Kasler; essays by top food icons including Julia Turshen and Melissa Clark about their own kitchens; and important, how-to advice. Combining evocative, informative photography with an authoritative, engaging narrative, The Perfect Kitchen is an essential, lasting resource that will appeal to discerning homeowners and professionals alike looking for upscale visual inspiration and design advice.