Книги з дизайну інтер'єрів

Illustrations: 450 color photos

Japan Living, this new book from noted authors Marcia Iwatate and Geeta Mehta, continues to explore the themes of their highly successful Japan Houses
. Some houses represented in Japan Living reflect the many changes in the dynamics of the new Japanese society, including an aging population and the desire to remain single, while others embody plenty of creativity, self-expression and individuality. Throughout, a return to traditional materials and design elements is married with such present-day requirements as minimalism, flexibility, energy efficiency and electronic gadgetry. Each of these homes is an exquisite representation of the integrity consistently found in Japanese interior design, in both new construction and old.

Whether you're remodeling your house, redesigning your apartment or just looking for a book of design ideas, Japan Home is a beautiful and indispensable resource full of practical information, shopping resources and, of course, inspiration.
Filled with light and simplicity and existing in close harmony with the natural world, Japanese interior design has long been renowned for its spare beauty, utility and grace. More and more people outside of Japan have come to appreciate its tranquil allure, and are incorporating uniquely Japanese features into their homes.

Illustrations: over 250 color photos

Natural serenity, unostentatious refinement, clean lines and the balancing of light and space are all hallmarks of Japanese interior design. In the new book from noted authors Marcia Iwatate and Geeta Mehta, Japan Living continues the themes of their highly successful Japan Houses with 30 specially designed houses that transcend function and resonate with spirit.
The houses represented in Japan Living reflect the many changes in the dynamics of the new Japanese society, including an aging population and the desire to remain single; while others embody plenty of creativity, self-expression and individuality. Throughout, a return to traditional materials and design elements is married with such present-day requirements as minimalism, flexibility, a small kitchen, a beautiful bathroom, energy efficiency and electronic gadgetry. Each of these homes is an exquisite representation of the integrity consistently found within Japanese interior design, both in new construction and old.

Tradition meets modernity in an ancient land

Fans of Japanese culture and aesthetics will revel in this inspirational book packed cover-to-cover with full page color photos of a wide range of homes and buildings across the islands of Japan, from traditional tatami to modern minimal. Beginning with a section on exteriors, replete with tranquil zen gardens, the book segues into interiors and ends with photos of details, giving readers a wellspring of ideas and the distinct sense that they have been briefly transported to the Land of the Rising Sun.

Japandi – це найновіший і найпопулярніший тренд в інтер'єрі: гармонійне поєднання функціональності, комфорту та мінімалістичного вигляду, що характеризує скандинавський дизайн, з найчистішою елегантністю традиційної японської майстерності.

Japandi гармонійно поєднує скандинавський хюґе з вабі-сабі, концепцією, що походить з дзен-буддизму, яка пропагує мирну тверезість і запрошує нас помилуватися красою, прихованою в незначних недосконалостях природи. Цей перший великий огляд стилю Japandi познайомить читача з основами та знаковими предметами, які перетворять інтер'єр на натхненний Japandi куточок.

У першому розділі книги розглядаються спільні принципи, що сприяли виникненню стилю Japandi, такі як функціональність, нейтральні кольори, важливість органічних матеріалів та продумана простота форм. У другому розділі представлені деякі з найбільш знакових робіт стилю Japandi та дизайнерські студії, що стоять за ними. У третьому розділі наведено приклади того, як декорувати та обставляти кімнати – вітальню, їдальню, спальню, ванну кімнату, зимовий сад або домашній офіс – у стилі Japandi.

Про авторiв:

Агата Тороманофф — історик мистецтва та дизайну, яка курувала численні проекти сучасного мистецтва. Вона писала статті для арт-преси та є авторкою кількох книг, зокрема Chairs by Architects (2016), Sofas: 340 Iconic Designs (2018), Vases: 250 State-of-the-Art Designs (2019) та Designs for Children (2022). П'єр Тороманофф вивчав математику та російську літературу. Після понад двадцятирічної кар'єри в книжковій індустрії на посаді менеджера з міжнародних продажів, а потім керуючого директора кількох художніх видавництв, він разом зі своєю дружиною Агатою у 2014 році заснував агентство з упаковки книг. Відтоді він є автором кількох публікацій про сучасне мистецтво, поп-культуру та моду.

Japan embodies the fascinating cross-section of a country endowed with a rich and varied culture, firmly imbued with traditional knowledge, skill and experience. The book features 50 of the best of Japanese interior design trends in Japan in different categories such as offices, bars, culture, living and shopping, from traditional tatami to modern minimal. The interiors presented in this book offer a glimpse into the eastern design and its philosophy of simplicity: the use of neutral and natural colors to minimize feelings of clutter and the color black to lend definition and form; furthermore, it reveals the ingenious, minimalistic way of living and being.

Jean-Michel Frank was perhaps the most influential Parisian designer and decorator of the 1930s and 1940s, inspiring such varied talents as Andree Putman and Bonetti and Garouse. Frank established his reputation and signature look with the design of the Paris apartment of the Vicomte Charles de Noailles. The Noailles were leading progressives of their day and patrons of the major painters of Paris.

Frank’s style of understated luxury — vellum-sheathed walls, bleached leather, lacquer and shagreen — perfectly complemented the Picassos and Braques on the walls. Frank’s blocky, rectangular club chairs and sofas have been endlessly copied and produced by many admirers. He is credited for the design of the modern Parsons table, a stark form that Frank embellished with the most luxurious finish.

Admiringly described by the French "le style Frank," his look continues to exert its influence through the powerful combination of the simplest forms and the most exquisite materials to produce objects that are truly noble and utterly modern.

An interior designer shares the principles and techniques of great design in a volume that demystifies the decorating process, covering such topics as space, scale, color, materials and details, fabrics and finishes, and furniture and accessories.

John Fowler was an interior decorator who set fashions and changed tastes. The English country house style, which he developed with Sibyl Colefax and Nancy Lancaster, his partners in the firm of Colefax & Fowler, has proved a source of continuing inspiration to decorators and home-owners on both sides of the Atlantic and indeed across the world. Today, a hundred years after his birth, his influence is almost as powerful as it was in the mid 20th century, when he was working on many of Britain's finest and most famous houses, including Uppark, Chequers and Buckingham Palace, as well as dozens of more modest projects.

Fowler's style has been so widely imitated that it is easy to forget what an innovator he was. In the 1930s and 1940s his style was a breath of fresh country air, sweeping away heavy velvets and damasks in favour of crisp cotton chintzes, replacing glossy mahogany with painted Regency furnishings, elaborate porcelain and glitzy ormolu with modest pottery and painted tin. Even after the war, when he came to specialize in the decoration of architecturally important interiors, he continued to prefer 'humble elegance' and 'romantic disrepair' to pomposity.

In Junk Genius, you’ll find highly rewarding and money-saving repurposing projects, and discover why making your own is a trend well worth exploring.

Juliette Goggin and Stacy Sirk have created over 80 projects and ideas using items you can easily find or might already have. Discover creative ways to use glass with the compact kilner jar sewing kit and the pretty message-in-a-bottle pendant. Myriad uses for old crates include planting them with herbs and vegetables and transforming one into a bedside table. Add something different to your household with a range of light fittings made from colanders, a birdcage and even jelly moulds!

Discover no end of uses for paper, including making bunting, labels, tags and table settings, and inventive ideas for crafting with wallpaper, stamps and old photos. Clear out those old keys and transform them into a range of items, from jewellery to door handles and coat hooks. Finally, try making unwanted jumpers into cosy pillow covers.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, you'll learn to hunt out and see the potential in a whole range of items and be inspired to transform your treasure trove of useable raw materials into stunning new accessories for a beautiful home.

A stunning collection of expressive interiors that meld sophisticated colors and patterns to create unique urban living spaces.

Interiors can be loud again. More and more people are turning to high-contrast spaces with brilliant wall colors and patterned sofas. Our rooms can look how we feel. Leaving unifying trends behind, today’s cutting-edge interior design focuses on creating personal concepts customized to individual inhabitants. Unique pieces and eccentric combinations are both used to set the scene in eye-catching ways.

Kaleidoscope is a showcase of surprisingly different residences that range from the beautiful to the bizarre. While some of the featured examples are reminiscent of time capsules and others of film sets, all of them defy categorization. The book offers inspiration for anyone bold enough to re-imagine interior design in any way they can think of.

Katie Ridder’s extraordinary palette of primary and secondary colors, her playful mix of antiques and modern pieces, and her eye for unusual decorative accents have established her as a leading figure in the world of interior design.

Clients from Argentina to Yonkers have commissioned Katie Ridder to design the interiors of their lofts, Japanese pavilions, summer houses, and Park Avenue apartments.

Now everyone can derive design inspiration from her unique approach - whether it’s something as charmingly simple as a coral finial atop a table lamp or as dramatically daring as intense blue walls stenciled in an oversize paisley motif - on every page of this idea-saturated book.

In Keep It Simple, Atlanta Bartlett and Dave Coote present a practical and inspirational guide to create a happy and relaxed home that works perfectly for everyone who lives in it.

They start at the beginning, explaining the key elements at the heart of their unique decorating philosophy, The Simple Mindset, which appreciates good, honest design, values quality not quantity, and advocates rediscovering the simple pleasures in life.

In Chapter 2: Making it Happen, Atlanta and Dave focus on design essentials such as working with existing architecture and choosing color, furniture, fabrics, accessories and decorative details.

Finally, in Living the Dream, they take a tour through every room in the home, from attic to cellar, revealing how effortless and enjoyable it can be to put together rooms that are practical yet personal and beautiful, and to create a home that's easy to live in and easy on the eye.

About the author

Atlanta Bartlett is an interiors stylist whose trademark look is accessible and easy-going. Dave Coote is a furniture and interiors designer well known for his quirky, retro style with an emphasis on reclaimed materials. Atlanta and Dave live on Romney Marsh, Kent.

Fresh clean sheets, white fluffy towels and a gleaming, well-stocked kitchen – these are the old-fashioned pleasures that make our busy lives more manageable. But how do you go about transforming your own house into a beautiful haven? Cindy Harris believes that establishing a routine is the first and most important thing to do. Once you've done this, you will be on your way to turning housekeeping into an art form, an enjoyable and rewarding activity, not a chore. But how do you remove that wine stain from your carpet? And how should you wash your new silk shirt? ‘Keeping House’ has the answer to these questions and many more. Packed with easy-to-access hints and tips for tackling every element of your home – from stains to drains and wooden floors to glass doors – this is the essential guide to keeping house.

About the author

Cindy Harris is uniquely qualified in the art of keeping a house. As a single mother with two young children, she studied for an MA in psychology while at the same time selling real estate to support her family. Good time management and well-ordered simplicity were her key assets. When she later married a prominent business entrepreneur, she was responsible for running three separate households. Here she reveals the secrets behind creating a beautifully clean home. Cindy lives in Brentwood, California.