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Mad about the House

How to decorate your home with style

by Kate Watson-Smyth ...

The book of the UK's No.1 interiors blog, madaboutthehouse.com.Expanding on her award-winning blog, Kate Watson-Smyth shares a wealth of experience in home design to help you make the most of your space, be it a house, apartment or single room.Packed full of ideas and inspiration for every budget, work through your home room by room with Kate’s expert and practical tips that ensure every corner ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

The book of the UK's No.1 interiors blog, madaboutthehouse.com.Expanding on her award-winning blog, Kate Watson-Smyth shares a wealth of experience in home design to help you make the most of your space, be it a house, apartment or single room.Packed full of ideas and inspiration for every budget, work through your home room by room with Kate’s expert and practical tips that ensure every corner
... Read more
Furniture Design, second edition

An Introduction to Development, Materials and Manufacturing

by Stuart Lawson ...

A unique and comprehensive resource for student and professional furniture designers, providing in-depth answers to their questions about aesthetics, function, materials, manufacturing and sustainability. In this second edition Stuart Lawson emphasizes the principles of a circular economy and what this means for furnituredesign and consumption. He considers the latest technological developments ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

A unique and comprehensive resource for student and professional furniture designers, providing in-depth answers to their questions about aesthetics, function, materials, manufacturing and sustainability. In this second edition Stuart Lawson emphasizes the principles of a circular economy and what this means for furnituredesign and consumption. He considers the latest technological developments
... Read more
The deVOL Kitchen

Designing and Styling the Most Important Room in Your Home

by Paul O'Leary, Robin McLellan, Helen Parker ...

**A stunningly photographed guide to designing and styling your kitchen, the most used and important room in the home, that showcases the philosophy and fundamentals of deVOL’s iconic values“When it comes to thoughtful craftsmanship and bespoke kitchen design, deVOL is the benchmark.” – Joanna Gaines**deVOL is much more than a kitchen company. Paul O’Leary, deVOL’s founder, began his journey in a ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

**A stunningly photographed guide to designing and styling your kitchen, the most used and important room in the home, that showcases the philosophy and fundamentals of deVOL’s iconic values“When it comes to thoughtful craftsmanship and bespoke kitchen design, deVOL is the benchmark.” – Joanna Gaines**deVOL is much more than a kitchen company. Paul O’Leary, deVOL’s founder, began his journey in a
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The Art of Home

A Designer Guide to Creating an Elevated Yet Approachable Home

by Shea McGee ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe long-awaited design book from Shea McGee, beautifully showcasing all that is possible for every room of your home.Whether it's through her thriving design business, Studio McGee, her popular Netflix series, Dream Home Makeover, or her online community of over five million followers, Shea McGee has shown the world how the principles of high-end design can be ... Read more

$33.99 CAD

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe long-awaited design book from Shea McGee, beautifully showcasing all that is possible for every room of your home.Whether it's through her thriving design business, Studio McGee, her popular Netflix series, Dream Home Makeover, or her online community of over five million followers, Shea McGee has shown the world how the principles of high-end design can be
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Cabin Porn: Inside

by Zach Klein, Freda Moon ...

Learn to make your own quiet place somewhere with this inspiring journey inside tranquil cabins and handmade homes, from the creators of the wildly popular Cabin Porn phenomenon.Cabin Porn began as an online project created by a group of friends to inspire their own homebuilding. It has grown into a global phenomenon, attracting thousands of submissions from fellow cabin builders and a passionate ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Learn to make your own quiet place somewhere with this inspiring journey inside tranquil cabins and handmade homes, from the creators of the wildly popular Cabin Porn phenomenon.Cabin Porn began as an online project created by a group of friends to inspire their own homebuilding. It has grown into a global phenomenon, attracting thousands of submissions from fellow cabin builders and a passionate
... Read more
Monochrome Home

by Hilary Robertson ...

Decorating in black and white is perennially popular and eternally chic. Hilary Robertson demonstrates how, whether used alone or together, these contrasting shades can create dramatic effects at home, from the classic to the eclectic. ... Read more

$35.00 CAD

Decorating in black and white is perennially popular and eternally chic. Hilary Robertson demonstrates how, whether used alone or together, these contrasting shades can create dramatic effects at home, from the classic to the eclectic.
... Read more
Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition

by Bob Flexner ...

Wood staining and finishing doesn't have to be complicated or confusing. It can be simplified with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and that's exactly what Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition provides; no science, no art, just simple directions with clear photography to show you every step of the process. With this must-have guide, you'll learn how to finish common woods using widely ... Read more

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Wood staining and finishing doesn't have to be complicated or confusing. It can be simplified with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and that's exactly what Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition provides; no science, no art, just simple directions with clear photography to show you every step of the process. With this must-have guide, you'll learn how to finish common woods using widely
... Read more
The Art and Craft of Cabinet-Making - A Practical Handbook to The Constuction of Cabinet Furniture

by David Denning ...

This is a practical handbook to the construction of cabinet furniture, with information on the use of tools, formation of joints, hints on designing and setting out work, veneering, and other related aspects. Comprehensive and accessible, this volume is ideal for the novice woodworker, and would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: “Review of Development of Furniture”, ... Read more

$9.62 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is a practical handbook to the construction of cabinet furniture, with information on the use of tools, formation of joints, hints on designing and setting out work, veneering, and other related aspects. Comprehensive and accessible, this volume is ideal for the novice woodworker, and would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: “Review of Development of Furniture”,
... Read more
The Furniture Doctor

A Guide to the Care, Repair, and Refinishing of Furniture

by George Grotz ...

The best-selling guide to keeping furniture in the finest and most beautiful condition, with complete information on proper repair and refinishing techniques from the legendary expert on antiques and their restoration.B & W photographs throughout ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

The best-selling guide to keeping furniture in the finest and most beautiful condition, with complete information on proper repair and refinishing techniques from the legendary expert on antiques and their restoration.B & W photographs throughout
... Read more
The Story of the Bauhaus

by Frances Ambler ...

Series series The Story of ...
Now 100 years old, the Bauhaus still looks just as fresh today as it did when it began. It was a place to experiment and embrace a new creative freedom. Thanks to this philosophy, the Bauhaus still shapes the world around us.Trace The Story of the Bauhaus through the 100 personalities, designs, ideas and events that shaped this monumental movement. Learn about leaders Paul Klee, Walter Gropius, ... Read more

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Now 100 years old, the Bauhaus still looks just as fresh today as it did when it began. It was a place to experiment and embrace a new creative freedom. Thanks to this philosophy, the Bauhaus still shapes the world around us.Trace The Story of the Bauhaus through the 100 personalities, designs, ideas and events that shaped this monumental movement. Learn about leaders Paul Klee, Walter Gropius,
... Read more
Upholstery School

Practical projects for updating furniture and furnishings in your home

by Sonnaz Nooranvary ...

In today's throwaway culture, there's a counter movement growing that urges us to 'make do and mend'. Reusing and upcycling has never been more popular, relevant or necessary, as people are becoming more aware of the grave implications of fast fashion/furniture on landfills and the environment - and with the cost-of-living crisis tightening everyone's purse strings, people are even more likely to ... Read more

Was $26.99 CAD Now $4.99 CAD

In today's throwaway culture, there's a counter movement growing that urges us to 'make do and mend'. Reusing and upcycling has never been more popular, relevant or necessary, as people are becoming more aware of the grave implications of fast fashion/furniture on landfills and the environment - and with the cost-of-living crisis tightening everyone's purse strings, people are even more likely to
... Read more
Woodworking Outdoor Projects

Woodworking, #2

by Jhon Mc Connell J. ...

Series Book 2 - Woodworking
Do you want to add personality to your backyard with some wooden furniture made by yourself? If yes, then keep reading!Woodworking is as timeless as we are. It has been around since the beginning and is still a privileged skill. Fabricating wood can be an extremely satisfying and even a profitable hobby. The best thing about this hobby is that you can make just about anything you need both inside ... Read more

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Do you want to add personality to your backyard with some wooden furniture made by yourself? If yes, then keep reading!Woodworking is as timeless as we are. It has been around since the beginning and is still a privileged skill. Fabricating wood can be an extremely satisfying and even a profitable hobby. The best thing about this hobby is that you can make just about anything you need both inside
... Read more
Star Trek: Designing the Final Frontier

How Midcentury Modernism Shaped Our View of the Future

by Dan Chavkin, Brian McGuire ...

Star Trek: The Original Series (1966-1969) was the first installment of one of the most successful and longest-running television franchises of all time. Today, Trek fans champion its writing, progressive social consciousness, and aesthetic. Designing the Final Frontier is a unique, expert look at the mid-century modern design that created and inspired that aesthetic. From Burke chairs to ... Read more

$14.39 CAD

Star Trek: The Original Series (1966-1969) was the first installment of one of the most successful and longest-running television franchises of all time. Today, Trek fans champion its writing, progressive social consciousness, and aesthetic. Designing the Final Frontier is a unique, expert look at the mid-century modern design that created and inspired that aesthetic. From Burke chairs to
... Read more
Polimi design phd_017

10 PhD thesis on Design as we do in POLIMI

by AA. VV. ...

This books represents an overview on the wide field of research about design, as Design is interpreted nowadays in POLIMI. From fashion to storytelling, through tangible and intangible aspects of our everyday life, Design is today an on-going young discipline, which is reaching its own spaces and methods within the academic research community. ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

This books represents an overview on the wide field of research about design, as Design is interpreted nowadays in POLIMI. From fashion to storytelling, through tangible and intangible aspects of our everyday life, Design is today an on-going young discipline, which is reaching its own spaces and methods within the academic research community.
... Read more
A Guide to Making Wooden Garden Accessories - Including a Novel Garden Barrow, a Garden Bird Table, a Tea Wagon for the Garden and Collecting and Mounting Moths and Butterflies

by Various Authors ...

This book contains a lovely little guide to designing and constructing wooden garden furniture and accessories, including information on collecting and mounting moths and butterflies. A concise and easy to digest handbook full of detailed illustrations and diagrams, this book is perfect for the gardening enthusiast and will be of much value to those with a penchant for DIY. The chapters contained ... Read more

$7.28 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book contains a lovely little guide to designing and constructing wooden garden furniture and accessories, including information on collecting and mounting moths and butterflies. A concise and easy to digest handbook full of detailed illustrations and diagrams, this book is perfect for the gardening enthusiast and will be of much value to those with a penchant for DIY. The chapters contained
... Read more
The Lampshade Book

by M. R. Griffith ...

The Lampshade Book' is the definitive guide to the designing and creation of lampshades for light fixtures in the home. A book perfect for anyone with an interest in lampshade-making, this antique text provides detailed instructions and tips on creating plethora of different and interesting lampshades in a manner that will greatly appeal to both the amateur and professional alike. This text is ... Read more

$9.62 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Lampshade Book' is the definitive guide to the designing and creation of lampshades for light fixtures in the home. A book perfect for anyone with an interest in lampshade-making, this antique text provides detailed instructions and tips on creating plethora of different and interesting lampshades in a manner that will greatly appeal to both the amateur and professional alike. This text is
... Read more
Furniture Design

An Introduction to Development, Materials, Manufacturing

by Stuart Lawson ...

Furniture Design is a comprehensive guide and resource for students and furniture designers. As well as discussing pioneering contemporary and historical designs, it also provides substantive answers to designers’ questions about function, materials, manufacture and sustainability, integrating guidance on all of these subjects – particularly material and manufacturing properties, in one accessible ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Furniture Design is a comprehensive guide and resource for students and furniture designers. As well as discussing pioneering contemporary and historical designs, it also provides substantive answers to designers’ questions about function, materials, manufacture and sustainability, integrating guidance on all of these subjects – particularly material and manufacturing properties, in one accessible
... Read more
Jacquard Weaving and Designing

by Bell ...

Jacquard Weaving and Designing is a comprehensive and authoritative guide that delves into the intricate art and science of Jacquard weaving, a revolutionary method that transformed textile production in the 19th century. Authored by T.F. Bell, this book serves as both a historical account and a practical manual, making it an invaluable resource for students, designers, and professionals in the ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

Jacquard Weaving and Designing is a comprehensive and authoritative guide that delves into the intricate art and science of Jacquard weaving, a revolutionary method that transformed textile production in the 19th century. Authored by T.F. Bell, this book serves as both a historical account and a practical manual, making it an invaluable resource for students, designers, and professionals in the
... Read more
Fine crochet and tatting

by Spool Cotton Co. ...

Fine Crochet and Tatting is a comprehensive guide and pattern book originally published in the early 20th century, offering a rich collection of delicate designs and practical instructions for both crochet and tatting enthusiasts. This volume features a wide array of intricate patterns, including edgings, insertions, doilies, collars, handkerchief borders, and decorative motifs, all designed to ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

Fine Crochet and Tatting is a comprehensive guide and pattern book originally published in the early 20th century, offering a rich collection of delicate designs and practical instructions for both crochet and tatting enthusiasts. This volume features a wide array of intricate patterns, including edgings, insertions, doilies, collars, handkerchief borders, and decorative motifs, all designed to
... Read more
Home Stories

Design Ideas for Making a House a Home

by Kim Leggett ...

In Home Stories, learn how to create rooms filled with warmth, meaning, and your own unique story of home from an award-winning interior designer.Kim Leggett’s first book, City Farmhouse Style, was a big hit. Now Kim is back with the welcoming interiors her fans crave and a no-rules approach that is all about using what you love to create rooms that tell your personal story.Everyone has a story ... Read more

$31.67 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Home Stories, learn how to create rooms filled with warmth, meaning, and your own unique story of home from an award-winning interior designer.Kim Leggett’s first book, City Farmhouse Style, was a big hit. Now Kim is back with the welcoming interiors her fans crave and a no-rules approach that is all about using what you love to create rooms that tell your personal story.Everyone has a story
... Read more
Lloyd's Treatise on Hats

With Twenty-Four Engravings. Containing Novel Delineations of His Various Shapes, Shewing the Manner in Which They Should Be Worn...

by Lloyd ...

Lloyd's Treatise on Hats With Twenty-Four Engravings is a fascinating and detailed exploration of the art and science of hat-making and wearing, authored by Charles Lloyd in the early 19th century. This comprehensive treatise delves into the history, evolution, and cultural significance of hats, offering readers a unique glimpse into the world of fashion and personal adornment during the Regency ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

Lloyd's Treatise on Hats With Twenty-Four Engravings is a fascinating and detailed exploration of the art and science of hat-making and wearing, authored by Charles Lloyd in the early 19th century. This comprehensive treatise delves into the history, evolution, and cultural significance of hats, offering readers a unique glimpse into the world of fashion and personal adornment during the Regency
... Read more
Le design des objets du quotidien

by Don Norman ...

Même le plus brillant d’entre nous peut se sentir perdu face à l’inconnu et ne pas réussir à régler la température de la douche d’un hôtel, à utiliser une télévision ou une plaque de cuisson sans consulter la notice. À ce propos, dès la première publication de cet ouvrage, en 1988, Don Norman expliquait avec un ton provocateur que le problème n’est pas en nous et ne vient pas de nous, mais qu’il ... Read more

$23.53 CAD

Même le plus brillant d’entre nous peut se sentir perdu face à l’inconnu et ne pas réussir à régler la température de la douche d’un hôtel, à utiliser une télévision ou une plaque de cuisson sans consulter la notice. À ce propos, dès la première publication de cet ouvrage, en 1988, Don Norman expliquait avec un ton provocateur que le problème n’est pas en nous et ne vient pas de nous, mais qu’il
... Read more
Fuksas: Object

by Massimiliano Fuksas ...

The work of Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas enjoys a well-earned reputation for the artistic talent it expresses and for its capacity to surprise with the most risky and spectacular projects. With offices in Rome, Paris and Shenzen, the Fuksases have completed projects of contrasting scales and typologies: airports, theatrical scenographies, urban planning, large infrastructure, housing projects… ... Read more

$28.07 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The work of Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas enjoys a well-earned reputation for the artistic talent it expresses and for its capacity to surprise with the most risky and spectacular projects. With offices in Rome, Paris and Shenzen, the Fuksases have completed projects of contrasting scales and typologies: airports, theatrical scenographies, urban planning, large infrastructure, housing projects…
... Read more
A Cultural History of Furniture in the Age of Empire and Industry

Edited by Dr Catherine L. Futter, Christina M. Anderson ...

Series series The Cultural Histories Series
The 19th century in Western culture was a time of both confidence and turbulence. Industrial development produced a growing middle class as well as efficiency, convenience, and innovation across a range of fields from engineering to architecture. Alongside these improvements, the century began with the extended period of the Napoleonic Wars and was further disrupted by rebellions and revolutions ... Read more

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The 19th century in Western culture was a time of both confidence and turbulence. Industrial development produced a growing middle class as well as efficiency, convenience, and innovation across a range of fields from engineering to architecture. Alongside these improvements, the century began with the extended period of the Napoleonic Wars and was further disrupted by rebellions and revolutions
... Read more

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