Category Archives: Design Books
Blinds Curtains and Cushions: Design and Make Style Treatments for Your Home
I bought this book the other week and decided to have a good read through with the aim of perhaps making some of my own curtains and blinds. It was a very interesting book, but I found some of the … Continue reading
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Eco-Refurbishment: A Practical Guide to Creating an Energy Efficient Home
If you’re worried about the energy efficiency of your home this book will help you to make small changes that will improve your carbon footprint and reduce your utility bills. Over 30% of all CO2 emissions are down to housing … Continue reading
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The Essential Housebook
First published in the 1996, The Essential Housebook is still regarded as a bible for interior design and home style. Almost 15 years after its release the advice in here is as relevant now as it was then. For advice … Continue reading
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The Little Black Book of Style by Nina Garcia
Are you struggling with your sense of style? Have you fallen into a pit of fashion despair? If you want a cheap fix then you really should buy this book. Listed as one of the ‘Four Fashion Books Every Fashionista … Continue reading
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T Shirt Factory
If you think this book is a simply a reference guide to t shirt printing – think again. Beams T is a cutting-edge Japanese fashion chain that puts the emphasis on new ideas in art and design; their ethos is … Continue reading
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The Fashion Book
Easily one of the biggest and most comprehensive guides on all things fashion “The Fashion Book” is published by Phaidon Press Ltd. This huge undertaking was, of course, far too much for one author alone, and between the five that … Continue reading
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99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim & Tie Your T-Shirt into Something Special
99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim & Tie Your T-Shirt into Something Special is a comprehensive, spiral-bound manual that is full of great ideas about how to change your old T-shirts into snazzy and eye-catching garments. This book was written … Continue reading
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100 Houses: Modern Designs for Contemporary Living
“100 Houses: Modern Designs for Contemporary Living” is a glossy and stylish look at the latest ventures in contemporary home designs. Although it does not cover much in the DIY and building areas, the wealth of inspiring advice and ideas … Continue reading
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1001 Ideas for Bathrooms: The Ultimate Sourcebook
“1001 Ideas for Bathrooms: The Ultimate Sourcebook” is highly recommended if you fancy designing your own bathroom. Types of furniture, cabinets, bathroom furniture and bathroom sinks are all covered extensively and there are a wealth of inspiring tips and tricks … Continue reading
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