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Interior Design Ideas: Create a Cozy Reading Nook

August 6, 2017

Interior Design Ideas: Create a Cozy Reading Nook – Interior Design Ideas: Create a Cosy Reading Nook: Let these beautiful reading nooks inspire you to find a place in your home that would become a doorway to the magic of books. Be inspired by Coleccionista Bookcase and create a modern and elegant reading nooks, combined with a modern chair. Designed by Boca do Lobo. Cabinet reading seating. The built-in closet cabinet has a window from end to end. This is where the reading seat is located. The cabinet is contemporary, stylish, in earth colors. Designed by Terrat Elms Interior Design. Traditional reading alcove. The window reading area is a part of the living room of the historic Percival Thompson House. In earth tone colors, with decorative pillows, the reading alcove fits the exotic, painted style of the room. Designed by Tommy Chambers Interiors. Modern bedroom reading nook. The stone extension jamb forms an entire reading alcove, a part of the contemporary and stylish bedroom. Designed by Rockefeller Partners Architects. Contemporary bedroom reading nook. A reading nook in the middle of a wall of cabinets – a nice idea for a roof deck penthouse in San Francisco. Designed by De Meza…

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How to Include Coffee Table Books in Decoration

August 5, 2017

How to Include Coffee Table Books in Decoration – The coffee table, this glamorous, oversized piece of furniture, is designed for lovers of art and design. The outlook of the coffee tables are quite important, the same as by what details they are surrounded. If your goal is to make the coffee table brighter, just add some interesting details that your guests will like. Use a large bookcase to display your favorite coffee table books. This Coleccionista bookcase can be placed or against a wall or it can serve as a separator division. Aquarius center table is a very unique piece, perfect to diplay your books. Grouping books on a coffee table together will look great – and you can even put them in a certain geometric order for a more complete look. Above the books you can place flowers and other things, but from the beginning you need: 1) find old books 2) put them in the specific shape; 3) start placing them together; 4) place a small mirror on top – to give a modern style 5) you have a coffee table – you can start! Books with multi-colored covers will look great on a glass coffee table and, moreover,…

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Inside Utopia – Visionary Interiors and Futuristic Homes

August 4, 2017

Inside Utopia – Visionary Interiors and Futuristic Homes – Inside Utopia shows the future of living that architects and designers have envisioned. Spectacular and reflective, unpretentious and efficient: the breathtaking Elrod House by John Lautner; the Lagerfeld Apartment near Cannes that seems like a set from a science fiction film; Palais Bulles in France with its organic and unique architecture. These interiors welcome habitation and spark curiosity while embodying the foundations of minimalism and bygone visions of the future. Inside Utopia delves into the rhyme and reason behind past designs that we still interact with today. The architects, the owners, and the craftsmen like Gio Ponti or Bruce Goff who work behind the scenes created amorphous interiors that invite the mind to wander. At the time they were futuristic, confident, utopian, idealistic— we may not realize it, but they have shaped our current living concepts, and even now, they inspire us anew. Previously it has been difficult to attain access to these preserved interiors, but Inside Utopia unearths what was before unseen. You may also like: 10 Best Interior Design Books to Inspire You Photography Book: Princess Diana’s Life in Pictures How to Create a Reading Nook: Editors: Gestalten Release Date: May 2017…

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Upgrade Your Home: Extensions, Alterations and Refurbishments

August 3, 2017

Upgrade Your Home: Extensions, Alterations and Refurbishments – Upgrade explores architectural and design concepts that seek to enhance and repurpose our surroundings. From slight changes to complete renovations, the spectrum of possibilities is vast. Extensions upon a rooftop. Factories turned into relaxing retreats. Wood additions contrast with antique brick exteriors. Through engaging anecdotes and inspiriting images, Upgrade provides vibrant exemplars and enthusiasm for revamping existing spaces. Repurposing the unused; a dilapidated barn, a raddled townhome, a historical and fading building façade – these can all be starting points for stunning and inspiring homes. Upgrade displays transformations: be it sheds into playrooms, a garage to a guesthouse, or an alpine hut into a holiday getaway. Hidden in the walls of old structures are possibilities and inspirations that can be realized with any budget; charm and character become the criteria for titivating a residence. Upgrade offers projects that succeed in finding the balance between the traditional and the modern. Architects share their experiences, motivations, and approaches. Before-and-after photos illustrate the metamorphoses. This is a volume for all who desire a new perspective, for those that prefer to preserve rather than to demolish. What are ruins to some become another’s architectural playground. How to…

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Small Homes, Grand Living – Interior Design for Compact Spaces

August 2, 2017

Small Homes, Grand Living – Interior Design for Compact Spaces – Diminutive rooms, grand possibilities. Small Homes, Grand Living shows how to make use of a limited space and turn a small apartment into a design marvel. Small Homes, Grand Living’s assortment of projects and homes pays homage to the iconic innovation within modest living areas and shows the creative usage of space in continually expanding urban areas. As more people across the globe move into cities, living space becomes a precious commodity. Designers, architects, and innovative inhabitants seek new ways of creating a home that is just as comfortable as it is functional and aesthetically pleasing. Where does one stow clothing, bicycles, suitcases, or bed linens? Where is the perfect place for the desk, bed, or couch? How does one use less square meters more effectively? Compact flats perched atop the roofs on high-rise buildings. A one-bedroom apartment that houses a family of four. Stairs that cleverly transform into wardrobes. A collection of cozy cocoons shows the personality and innovation of those living inside: a home is both shelter and a welcoming reflection of the residents. Small Homes, Grand Living offers real interior design solutions directly from the occupants’ imaginations….

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10 Best Interior Design Books to Inspire You

August 1, 2017

10 Best Interior Design Books to Inspire You – Discover a selection of 10 Interior Design Books that will help you with your next interior design project! 1. The Ultimate Inspiration Book, Room by Room Covet House collection is a movement into inspiring yourself for creating the perfect division. An exquisite book with more than 1000 illustrated products and 1250 inspirations. Very praticar, it is divided room by room, in different styles and with all technical information about each design piece. 2. Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating Styling a beautiful space isn’t just about placing the furniture in the right spot or strategically hanging a piece of art. It’s more about the intangible elements like the mood, the scent, and familiarity that makes it a special place where you’d want to spend your time. Interior designer and blogger Lauren Liess divides her thorough “field guide” for decorating beginners into three parts to help you consciously consider every room in your home, and find the best ways to make it come alive. 3. The Complete Book of Home Organization: 200+ Tips and Projects Home design and home organization go pretty much hand in hand. There’s a multitude of ways to…

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Decoration Book: Creative Tables, the Special Edition

July 20, 2017

Decoration Book: Creative Tables, the Special Edition – Rose Fournier has a knack for fun, creative, and transformative table decoration. The settings in Creative Tables: Whimsical Place Settings forgo expensive tableware and accessories in favor of elements found in the typical home. Learn how pasta can become a whimsical centerpiece or step onto the set of an Audrey Hepburn movie adorned with classic pearls and red roses. Each exciting scene is so different from the one before, it’s easy to forget they were all created with the same set of dishware—and of course, the menu always complements the decor. The art of table decoration enters the unexpected with Rose Fournier’s original designs. The third generation in a family of Swiss-French transformative decorators, Fournier has a knack for fun, creative entertaining without the fuss of endless shopping. The whimsical settings in Creative Tables forgo expensive tableware and accessories in favor of elements and ingredients already found in the typical home. Enjoy the charm of a centerpiece created with a book by Voltaire, discover the versatility of various types of pasta as an artful replacement for flowers, and step onto the set of an Audrey Hepburn movie adorned with classic pearls and…

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Coveted Magazine Special Edition: Design Hotels Around the World

July 17, 2017

Coveted Magazine Special Edition: Design Hotels Around the World – Coveted Magazine has finally a new issue available and one of the most awaited section of this luxury magazine is the News & Trends Worldwide that gathers the latest products, launches, collections and design events starred by the most luxury brands. And the 7th edition of Coveted Magazine is no exception. -> Fill out the form here to grab your free copy! Nowadays, a hotel should be an idealized version of our homes and looking for inspiration on the world´s best hotels is one of the smartest steps to take when (re)decorating a house. Coveted decided to satisfy the reader’s search for ideas & inspiration while offering, at the same time, some unbelievable and idyllic travel destinations. From the USA to Asia or even South Africa, Coveted offers you a unique set of some of the best Hotels from the “four corners” of the world. In this Coveted special edition you can also find a handpicked selection of the best novelties and eye catchers from the renowned Salone del Mobile that are trending right now and will help you achieve beautiful interiors and also some ideas to help you bring…

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Design Book: American Fashion Travel by Globetrotting Design Stars

July 14, 2017

Design Book: American Fashion Travel by Globetrotting Design Stars – The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) members are always on the go. These globetrotting design stars share their favorite destinations, hotels, restaurants, stores, and sources of inspiration in this new title from Assouline’s bestselling CFDA American Fashion series. Get a glimpse into the designers’ private and ultra-chic world of travel with personal anecdotes, images, and memorabilia that are sure to spark wanderlust. With a revealing original travel questionnaire and a foreword by CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg, American Fashion Travel invites you to explore the world through the eyes of some of its most celebrated tastemakers—a vibrant declaration that fashion is a way of life. The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association whose membership consists of approximately 350 of America’s foremost fashion, accessory and jewelry designers. CFDA Foundation, Inc. is a separate not-for-profit company that was organized to raise funds for charity and industry activities. Founded in 1962, the CFDA’s endeavors are “to further the position of fashion design as a recognized branch of American art and culture; to advance its artistic and professional standards; to establish and maintain a code…

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Book Review: The Luxury Collection, Certified Indigenous

February 14, 2017

Book Review: The Luxury Collection, Certified Indigenous – Experience the world through the eyes of the renowned concierges of The Luxury Collection in the third volume of The Luxury Collection book series, The Luxury Collection Certified Indigenous. Each concierge from the more than ninety Luxury Collection hotels has prepared a customized indigenous experience for a vibrant twenty-four-hour tour in their city. Experience the world through the eyes of the renowned concierges of The Luxury Collection in the third volume of The Luxury Collection book series, The Luxury Collection Certified Indigenous. Each concierge from the more than ninety Luxury Collection hotels has prepared a customized indigenous experience for a vibrant twenty-four-hour tour in their city. Organized by morning, afternoon, and evening recommendations, discover the culture, environment, and cuisine in each locale. From hiking the beautiful Runyon Canyon in Los Angeles, enjoying a horse-drawn carriage ride at the majestic Plaza de España in Seville, or visiting the magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra, to restaurant and shopping recommendations plus much more, no corner of the world is left untouched. See also: Book Review: Inspirations Book, Room by Room This invaluable guide, illustrated with over 200 beautiful images, is the perfect companion for every…

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Book Review: Inspirations Book, Room by Room

February 5, 2017

Book Review: Inspirations Book, Room by Room – The ultimate Design Bible. An exquisite Book with more than 1000 illustrated products and 1250 inspirations. See the Book Now! Very pratical, it is divided room by room with technical information needed to create upcoming interior design projects. See also: New Edition of Coveted, the Luxury and Design Magazine The best way to find the best solutions and ideas. With a selection of the most curated projects this book present a variety of inspirational images with diferent styles and ideas around the world. Motivated by the fear of being just average we conceived the ultimate design tool “Covet Collector’s book” – not only the sum of eigth luxurious handcrafted design brands but the true manifest and promise that in our long lasting relationship we’ll have numerous occasions to celebrate great design together! See also: Free eBook: 100 Modern Chairs All the questions about the world’s top design pieces can be answered inside this collector’s book. How to Create a Reading Nook: Keep following Best Design Books for the latest book reviews and the most amazing design books and magazines! Follow Best Design Books on Pinterest! Source: covethouse.eu!

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