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Скачать книгу (размер 932 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 184) Аннотация: How do you turn your basement into the place to be? You transform it from a cramped, musty space to terrific rooms your family members will want to be in. No more dreaded trips to put in a load of laundry in a dark, dank locale or retrieve something from gloomy, cavernous storage. Instead, you'll enter a warm, welcome family room, a cozy home office, or a slick gym. For the motivation to pull…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Learn how to get the home you want, without going over budget or sacrificing the important elements. Everybody wants two things for their home: that it be beautiful and on budget. But achieving these goals often leads to frustration. The House You Build is the first book to break down the unspoken barrier between beautiful homes and their budgets. You'll learn about actual costs, levels of…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 095 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 216) Аннотация: Americas favorite home architect Sarah Susanka takes an up-close look at the well-crafted details that can be used to personalize any home, whether new or remodeled. Susanka illustrates these built-in elements with inspiring examples from 24 homes across America and shows how paying attention to the details brings an otherwise ordinary home to life.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 177 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 232) Аннотация: Debra Krasner teaches how you can create a glorious al fresco kitchen no matter how limited your «good weather» season, garden size or budget. First you'll be inspired by 300 beautiful, full-colour outdoor kitchen photos and profiles, then this unique new guide will help you create your own, with expert advice on everything from floors to stoves and sinks. She offers guidance every step of the…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: A porch can change the way you live in your house — it can entirely change the way your house looks--it can change the way you relate to your neighborhood. There is, simply, something magical about a porch. It slows you down, it tells you to take some time, to read the paper, to sip a glass of lemonade, to watch the weather roll in. For those dreaming of a front porch or those with porches in…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Country living and style permeates every aspect of our culture — we yearn for the simplicity and comfort of country style living as seen in the pages of popular publications like «Country Living» Magazine and in Shabby Chic decor. There are many shades of country to match your personal style and «Shades of Country» written by «Chippy Irvine» masterfully presents some of America's most beautiful,…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 584 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 508) Аннотация: Discover the enduring charm and artistry of the bungalow by touring hundreds of examples, from prairie and Spanish-style, to Craftsman and beyond. Douglas Keister, renowned architectural photographer takes you on a visual tour of Americas favorite house style. He has beautifully photographed bungalows from across the country, and presents them here in crisp detail. Whether youre looking to build…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 512) Аннотация: Few things do more to set a homes character than its scale. And in the cottage, people have for hundreds of years found a home that is inviting, without being ostentatious, modest without a feeling of confinement. Doug Keisters photography brings to life 500 cottages, organized by style, including English, storybook, bungalettes, Victorian, and Spanish-influenced casitas.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Cape Cod homes have been a part of the American landscape since the days of early settlers. Now, Capes and their neighborhoods are enjoying a renaissance, as a new generation of homeowners discovers the joys of this straightforward style that combines a characteristic Yankee practicality with a timeless aesthetic. Capes is filled with design ideas and inspirations for renovating, remodeling, and…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 024 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 202) Аннотация: »Updating Classic America: Colonials» is a unique combination of outstanding designs and proven ideas for renovating, remodeling, and building a Colonial-style home. Featuring over 20 case studies of updated homes and colonials built from scratch, the book is illustrated with inspiring original color photography and before and after floor plans.
Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Whether renovating, restoring, expanding, or building new, we all share a longing for the values that hark back to the Arts and Crafts era. The lush woodwork, ingenious open plans, and fine finish details are symbolic of a time gone by. Or are they? As Treena Crochet amply illustrates in Bungalow Style, recreating the beauty of these Arts and Crafts gems without sacrificing our modern lifestyles…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Where we choose to settle, what we build, and how our homes feel inside and out are all expressions of who we are. The best houses are about people, and Creating the Inspired House chronicles the stories of memorable characters immersed in the search for a place they can call home. With over 300 color photographs, this book takes readers on a cross-country tour of over 20 inspired homes — large…
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Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Gardening in a small space has its challenges, but with little imagination and a few design tricks, any homeowner can create a beautiful garden. In Gardening in Small Spaces, the experts from Fine Gardening magazine offer practical advice and innovative ideas for creating wonderful gardens out of small areas. More than 15 talented designers will help you design a garden that suits your home and…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Mosaics offer a medium to experiment with a wide variety of materials and to create imaginative color schemes. The authors, Kaffe Fassett and Candace Bahouth, are accomplished designers known especially for dramatic color combinations, and for their first collaboratioin they have chosen the rich subject of mosaics — presenting a collection of creative projects for interiors and exteriors. This…