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| From the New England saltbox to the Pennsylvania Dutch, from the southern colonial to the western ranch, the American farmhouse is an icon of our history and our traditions of hearth and home, an architectural entity in and of itself, as well as a highly coveted retreat for country dwellers. Conveyed throughout Farmhouse: Country Retreats in both images and words are the many qualities that make farmhouses special and the importance and pleasures of preserving and restoring these homes.Evocative images and lively descriptive commentary combine to create a fascinating inside look at what it is like to live in farmhouses across America-for those who are ready to inhabit these one-of-a-kind treasures with their singular histories or for those who are dreaming about it. Interspersed are detailed black and white drawings that reveal how these unique architectural styles originated and developed. In addition, a practical guide to choosing and living in a farmhouse is provided. Featured is a wealth of information about evaluating building elements, including roofs, windows, chimneys, and cellars; upgrading fireplaces and stoves for heat and utilizing porches and verandas for cooling; decorating with complementary and appropriate furnishings and wall coverings; and keeping the integrity and history of the buildings intact. More than two hundred photographs and drawings capture the essence of the American farmhouse in all of its charming, rustic glory.
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| | ISBN: 0789313510 Date Published on 9/2/2006 |
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| Home design writer Couglin gives a thorough review of the numerous materials that can be used for floors, from wood to carpets to such novelties as leather and glass. She discusses historical background, safety, durability, practicality, and design concerns for each flooring option. Unfortunately, some of the projects shown here, such as refinishing wood floors, come with scant instructions. In contrast, Mair's inspiring work offers step-by-step instructions for preparing, painting, and finishing a floorcloth. Color photographs of professionals' cloths in a variety of styles will inspire amateur and experienced painters alike. Purchase Mair's title for public libraries and Coughlin's for interior design collections.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
A wide–ranging, handsomely illustrated guide to floor treatments and techniques, with an abundance of ideas and practical advice as well as ten step–by–step projects.
Flooring is a vital element of interior design—it unifies and defines the home, allowing us to link rooms or set them apart in both mood and function. In terms of its impact on a room, it is impossible for flooring to be overlooked, yet all too often it is neglected. The Floor Book asks us to reappraise our decorating priorities and view the floor as a “blank canvas” on which to imprint the finest in creative decorating and design. It covers all facets of floor covering and design, and never have there been so many possibilities. Dominique Coughlin explores the diverse array of current techniques and materials, from traditional floors in parquet, wood, stone, and tile to innovative new coverings like glass and leather. She recognizes that floors also need to be hardwearing, and materials are further examined for durability. As well as offering comprehensive advice on a wide variety of flooring options, The Floor Book presents ten step–by–step projects using various techniques, such as stenciling on wood. Laden with color photos and written in a clear and helpful style, this is an outstanding guide to practical and decorative floor treatments.
A wide–ranging, handsomely illustrated guide to floor treatments and techniques, with an abundance of ideas and practical advice as well as ten step–by–step projects.
Home design writer Couglin gives a thorough review of the numerous materials that can be used for floors, from wood to carpets to such novelties as leather and glass. She discusses historical background, safety, durability, practicality, and design concerns for each flooring option. Unfortunately, some of the projects shown here, such as refinishing wood floors, come with scant instructions. In contrast, Mair's inspiring work offers step-by-step instructions for preparing, painting, and finishing a floorcloth. Color photographs of professionals' cloths in a variety of styles will inspire amateur and experienced painters alike. Purchase Mair's title for public libraries and Coughlin's for interior design collections. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
Home design writer Couglin gives a thorough review of the numerous materials that can be used for floors, from wood to carpets to such novelties as leather and glass. She discusses historical background, safety, durability, practicality, and design concerns for each flooring option. Unfortunately, some of the projects shown here, such as refinishing wood floors, come with scant instructions. In contrast, Mair's inspiring work offers step-by-step instructions for preparing, painting, and finishing a floorcloth. Color photographs of professionals' cloths in a variety of styles will inspire amateur and experienced painters alike. Purchase Mair's title for public libraries and Coughlin's for interior design collections. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information. |
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| | ISBN: 1570762015 Date Published on 6/6/2006 |
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| | All the major flooring materials... are discussed in detail in this user-friendly guide... clear, well-illustrated installation instructions. |
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| | ISBN: 1552977536 Date Published on 5/5/2006 |
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| The complete guide to choosing and installing floors. Wall-to-wall carpet is no longer the only option for cost-conscious or do-it-yourself home decorators. The Flooring Handbook reveals the extensive variety of flooring options available today that can add function, beauty and comfort to any area of a home.
Packed with practical information, The Flooring Handbook is a comprehensive reference that provides the latest in flooring materials and methods. This book describes the benefits of the basic flooring types in three broad categories: hard, semi-hard and soft, including: - Hardwood - Ceramic - Tile - Carpet - Cork - Linoleum (looking nothing like you remember it) - Laminates - Slate, stone and marble - Leather, felt, rubber and steel
Detailed step-by-step instructions and illustrations show how to lay different types of flooring under various circumstances. Color photographs of finished rooms demonstrate how various materials work to the best effect in a home. The Flooring Handbook is a comprehensive reference for designers, decorators and homeowners -- whether doing it themselves or hiring a professional. |
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| | ISBN: 1552977528 Date Published on 6/11/2006 |
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| Turn everyday items into wonderfully decorated pieces to brighten your home. Spread the charm throughout the house with 12 Folk Art and Tole projects, three each for the kitchen, bathroom, living room, and bedroom. Construct a colorful, country-fresh utensil box to make setting the dining table easy, a quilt-inspired pastel chest of drawers for the bedroom, a rose mantel clock as an elegant living-room piece, and a delicate toothbrush holder and tissue box for prettier bathroom accessories. 80 pages, 15 color illus., 30 b/w illus., 8 1/4 X 10 3/4. |
| | ISBN: 186351130X Date Published on 5/9/2006 |
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| Decorative metallic effects are sleek enough to complement very contemporary interiors, yet luxurious enough for more traditional décor, while distressed or weathered versions work well with the ever-popular shabby chic look. In short, as we learn in Kerry Skinner's elegant guide, The Gilded Room, metallic finishes can add a wonderful accent to many styles of décor on many surfaces. With gold, silver, and copper leaf, metallic paints and powders, artists' oils, copper wire, wire mesh, and recycled metal plates, Skinner adorns walls, floors, desks, columns, screens, sconces, and much more. Although a few of the techniques can be handled by the novice, most are fairly labor- and materials-intensive, requiring a good deal of preparation and a fair amount of practice. Those who have some previous experience with metal-effect projects should achieve success through Skinner's excellent step-by-step photos and directions. In addition to the 20 projects, the author provides nine eye-catching pages of further painted-patina and patterned-metallic effects, as well as a helpful source list of suppliers. --Amy Handy
Many decorative techniques books include a project that involves either decoupage or gilding, in these two books the techniques get more comprehensive coverage. Skinner provides well-written instructions to projects that include furniture, walls, floors, and decorative accessories in an eclectic, modern style with photographs to accompany each step. The techniques in Gilded Room include metallic paint effect and gilding, concluding with swatches of the range of finishes and effects that can be achieved. Paper Decorator includes papier mache, decoupage, paper mosaic, and latex resist techniques. The wealth of projects contained in each will give an amateur and more experienced crafter plenty of ideas. Purchase where there is a continued interest in decorative techniques.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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| | ISBN: 0823020819 Date Published on 7/11/2006 |
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| | To answer those endless questions about, "how do I care for and clean my wood floor?" here is a complete owner's manual for wood floors, old or new. Includes the different types of wood floors, and finishes, and the critical difference this makes in how to care for them. How to evaluate the condition of an existing floor, or choose a new one. How to combat the biggest enemies of wood floors. The right way to sweep, mop, spot-clean, and vacuum wood floors, and the best equipment and supplies for the purpose. Plus the answer to the burning question: "To wax or not to wax?" 92 pages; illustrated. |
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| | ISBN: 1880759004 Date Published on 4/24/2006 |
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| Whether you're a home sewer, working with a designer, or are a designer yourself, here are inspirational ideas for curtains, pillows, loose covers, household linen, and other soft accessories. A workshop section shows how to accomplish the important details, and features fabulous techniques from stitching French seams to edging braids to fitting a wooden batten above the window. Over 50 unique projects--some with templates--include formal swags and tails, romantic bed canopies, and beaded cushions that liven up any room.
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| | ISBN: 0600600270 Date Published on 6/22/2006 |
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| | The Hamptons-that glorious stretch of beaches and farmlands along the South Fork of Long Island, New York, from Southampton to Montauk and the many villages in between-is one of the most talked-about and popular resort areas in the country. There, the celebrated, the artistic, the literary, and everyday people commingle all year long. This stunning photo essay offers an insider's view, in text and 200 color pictures, of the private homes, spectacular gardens, and other scenic wonders of the area.
An arresting mix of architectural and interior decorating styles, magnificent plantings and sculpture gardens, and great private art collections-not to mention the incredible sky and ocean-contribute to the enchantment of this popular resort area, drawing Donna Karan, Martha Stewart, Steven Spielberg, and Chuck Close, to name but a few. This book will be irresistible for the thousands who flock to the Hamptons each summer, and for all who like to peek at life behind the hedges in the real Hamptons.
SUSAN MEISEL is a well-known painter and, with her husband, art dealer (and Abrams author) Louis Meisel, a collector of Americana. The Meisels own a home in the Hamptons, in Sagaponack, noted for its extraordinary garden and collectibles.
ELLEN HARRIS and her husband are collectors of Americana, quilts, and tramp art. They also own a home in Sagaponack.
200 photographs in full color, 10 x 91/2" |
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| | ISBN: 0810934310 Date Published on 7/11/2006 |
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