Best Design Books

The essential Taschen Architecture Book by Philip Jodidio

August 6, 2014

Philip Jodidio studied art history and economics at Harvard. His books include TASCHEN’s Architecture Now! series, and monographs on Tadao Ando, Norman Foster, Richard Meier, Jean Nouvel, and Zaha Hadid. He is internationally renowned as one of the most popular writers on the subject of architecture. Beyond the fundamental notion of shelter, what defines a house? The broad-ranging selection of extraordinary dwellings in the Architecture Now (published by TASCHEN) Houses series shows the concept to be infinitely malleable: one house seems to hover above the ground, another is embedded in it; some have stark minimal lines, others have tropical gardens; some are palatial, others monastic—all of them displaying remarkable structural and aesthetic mastery. From postmodern castles to hi-tech cabins, the Architecture Now! Houses series is a connoisseur’s choice of the world’s most remarkable new houses. “This beautifully visual title brings together a broad-ranging selection of extraordinary dwellings from across the globe. From houses that seem to ‘float’ above the ground, to tropical gardens and palatial properties, all of them display remarkable structural and aesthetic mastery at its best.” Magazine, United Kingdom By Helena Morais. * Best Design Books will continue to update you about Architecture, Interior Design, Photography, Best Sellers and much more. Don’t forget to subscribe this blog and to follow us…

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Lifestyle

The refreshing Summer book: Beaches, 100 ultimate escapes

August 1, 2014

Sabrina Talarico, a freelance travel journalist, is a member of the executive committee of the Italian National Order of Journalists. Stefano Passaquindici is the chairman of the Italian Tourist Press Group. Together have written a refreshing book ideal for the Summer: Beaches, 100 Ultimate Escapes (published by Universe). This beautifully illustrated volume offers an exclusive tour of 100 of the most breathtaking beaches in the world. Ranging across all the coasts of the world—the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the quaintness of Love Beach in the Bahamas, and the metropolitan shoreline of Copacabana in Brazil—this beautifully illustrated volume offers an exclusive tour of 100 of the most beautiful beaches in the world; each one a trip of a lifetime. With locations selected by some of the world’s most qualified and sophisticated travel journalists and photographers, this book offers a unique perspective for travelers everywhere by introducing far-off destinations that are not necessarily on the more familiar tourist itineraries. “The beaches featured in the book are divided into categories: ‘Fun Beaches;’ ‘Protected Beaches;’ ‘Legendary Beaches;’ ‘Natural Paradises;’ ‘Sports Beaches’ and ‘Unreachable Beaches.’ So the reader is introduced to beaches such as Copacabana, Marina di Ravenna, Cape Range, Rabida, Ipanema, Waikiki, Wineglass Bay, Jhonny…

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Interior Design

Things that matter: a fantastic decorating book by Nate Berkus

July 31, 2014

Nate Berkus, Designer and TV host was an Oprah Winfrey find. Here, in his inspiring decorating book, he infuses his life story on every page. In The Things That Matter (published by Spiegel & Grau), Nate Berkus shares intimate stories from his life, introduces us to people who influenced him and helped him forge his sense of style, and opens up about the remarkable experiences that have left him forever changed, all of which find expression in how he lives today. From his most cherished flea market finds, to his beloved books and photos, to the many extraordinary mementos he’s collected in his travels, every piece defines who he’s become and what endures in his world. Berkus invites readers into his own home as well as into twelve others, including a sleek steel-and-glass high-rise that soars above Chicago, a rustic cottage in the Hudson Valley, an ultra-chic atelier that maximizes every inch of space, a Greenwich Village townhouse that holds multiple art collections, and a study in meaningful minimalism in Marfa, Texas. The distinctive interiors beautifully displayed in this book offer revealing portraits of their owners’ lives and the inspiring choices that have made them who they are today. The Things That Matter convincingly…

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MAGAZINES

Best Design Magazines: August Issues

July 30, 2014

Today Best Design Books will give you a sneak peak at the August issues of some of the best design magazines. If you’re looking for incredible ideas for your home , to get useful tips that you can use to make your home even more spectacular and to get the ultimate design news, you must check, at least, one of this fantastic publications! Take a look at the covers of the August issues! Living ETC – July issue What you can read: Learn how you can find more storage space in your home, get some inspirational ideas on how to decorate your home with golden walls and check easy summer decor ideas! Frame magazine – July/August What you can read: you can see great indoor projects and read an exclusive interview with artist Luca Nichetto! Elle Decoration UK – August What you can read: “Roberto Cavalli by the pool, Jade Jagger in the tropics, Christian Liaigre on the beach – only in ELLE Decoration’s August issue. Plus, Nicky Haslam, Kelly Hoppen and Jonathan Adler on the subtle skill of over- and understatement.” Wallpaper magazine- August What you can read: the Handmade book. This is Wallpaper’s annual salute to the craft, creativity…

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PHOTOGRAPHY

The Audrey Hepburn PhotoBook by Taschen

July 25, 2014

Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) author of numerous books on photography took his first photo at the age of twelve. By 1954 his exhibitions of photographs of jazz musicians and dancers led to a contract with Globe Photos, followed by work at Harper’s Bazaar. After shooting Judy Garland during the filming of A Star is Born he became the first “unit photographer”, hired specifically by movie studios to take on-set promotional “stills”. In his distinguished career as a Hollywood photographer, Bob Willoughby took iconic photos of Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and Jane Fonda, but remains unequivocal about his favorite subject: Audrey Kathleen Ruston, later Edda van Heemstra Hepburn-Ruston, best known as Audrey Hepburn. Willoughby was called in to shoot the new starlet one morning shortly after she arrived in Hollywood in 1953. It was a humdrum commission for the portraitist often credited with having perfected the photojournalistic movie still, but when he met the Belgian-born beauty, Willoughby was enraptured. “She took my hand like…well a princess, and dazzled me with that smile that God designed to melt mortal men’s hearts,” he recalled. As Hepburn’s career soared following her Oscar-winning US debut in Roman Holiday, Willoughby became a trusted friend, framing her working and home life. His historic, perfectionist, tender photographs seek out the…

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Interior Design

The Nesting Place: The inspiring Design Book by Myquillyn Smith

July 24, 2014

For the past five years Myquillyn Smith, “The Nester” has been encouraging women to embrace the home they are in. She’s known throughout the blogging world as “The Nester” and writes a blog called “Nesting Place”, a site from which she wants readers to leave with hope, motivation, and inspiration for their homes. Everything in her house is washable, destroyable and imperfect. She love her family and home. The popular blogg (The Nester) is all about embracing reality, especially when it comes to decorating a home bursting with boys, pets, and all the unpredictable messes of life. In The Nesting Place (published by Zondervan), Myquillyn shares the secrets of decorating for real people—and it has nothing to do with creating a flawless look to wow your guests. It has everything to do with embracing the natural imperfection and chaos of daily living. Drawing on her years of experience creating beauty in her 13 different homes, Myquillyn will show you how to think differently about the true purpose of your home and simply and creatively tailor it to reflect you and your unique style—without breaking the bank or stressing over comparisons. Full of easy tips, simple steps, and practical advice, The Nesting Place…

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The new inspiring Design Book by Suzanne Tucker

July 18, 2014

Suzanne Tucker is one of the country’s leading interior designers, known for her timeless style and elegant interiors. Her projects are frequently published in magazines worldwide and Architectural Digest has honored her repeatedly on the AD100 list of top designers. In 1986 she and her husband and partner, Timothy F. Marks, founded Tucker & Marks. Suzanne Tucker Home was launched in 2009 with her textile, tabletop, and home furnishings line. Suzanne Tucker has been creating interiors of timeless grace for over twenty-five years. The San Francisco based firm of Tucker & Marks, founded together with managing partner, Timothy Marks, is one of the leading design firms in the country. She is the recipient of numerous awards, repeatedly named to Architectural Digest’s “AD100” list of architects and designers, and recently honored as San Francisco Design Center’s 2013 Designer of Distinction. Her textiles and tabletop line for Suzanne Tucker Home are in luxury showrooms and stores across the country. Following the success of her first monograph “Rooms to Remember”, currently in its third printing, Suzanne Tucker published a new design book in the fall of 2013 by The Monacelli Press. Offering unprecedented entrée to some of the country’s most exquisite & elegant residences, from an art-filled contemporary townhouse to a massive mountain lodge, from a…

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Decorating in detail: The inspiring Design Book by Alexa Hampton

July 4, 2014

Alexa Hampton has been president of Mark Hampton, LLC, interior design company, since 1998. She has been named one of Architectural Digest’s AD100 top interior designers every year since 2002 and has been included in House Beautiful’s list of America’s 100 Best Designers every year since 1999. Alexa Hampton is also the designer of a growing stable of eponymous licensed products for the home, a frequent keynote speaker at design events and conferences, and a member of the board of the New York School of Interior Design. In 2012, she became the first female designer to win the International Market Centers’ Design Icon Award. In Decorating in Detail (published by Potter Style), Alexa Hampton shares the development process for eight elegant homes in locations from New York City to New Orleans. Walking readers through each room, she describes how she and the homeowners chose all of the elements, from textures to fabrics to furniture. The celebrated designer takes readers deeply into her process of selecting the details for elegant, classic homes with inviting living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, kitchens, and other spaces. Sidebars on the best placement for lamps, outlets, and more (inspired by her popular Wall Street Journal “Where-to” column) and Sharpie drawings that show how she…

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MAGAZINES

BEST DESIGN MAGAZINES: JULY ISSUES

July 2, 2014

This is Summer Time, the best season of the year, for most of us. Today Best Design Books will give you a sneak peak at the July issues of some of the best design magazines. As you will see Summer is the main theme of almost all of these incredible magazines full of advices and tricks for your home. The beautiful publications featured in this post will be Elle Decoration, Living Etc and House & Home Elle Decoration Uk July issue What to see and do in the Summer. This is the main theme of the July issue of Elle Decoration. Take a look at the video to discover what else you can read in the latest issue of the magazine. Living ETC July issue Do you need inspirational ideas for your home? Then you must check this issue of Living ETC. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to get the summer vibe and ideas for the home. House & Home July issue The best of summer living. The themes says it all. You must take a look at the July issue of House&Home! Now that you have a sneak peak at the best interior design magazines like Elle Decoration, Living Etc and House & Home I hope that you are inspired. Have…

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Designers At Home: The new must-read Design Book

June 27, 2014

Ronda Rice Carman is the founder of the award-winning blog “All the Best: A Passport to Stylish Living” Carman also writes for New York Social Diary and the Huffington Post. Ronda Rice Carman, founder of the popular lifestyle blog All the Best, takes readers on a guided tour through the houses of renowned designers, who share their thoughts on gracious living and how they bring their professional philosophies home. Designers at Home (published by Rizzoli) is the new must-read Design Book and presents the personal living spaces of fifty distinctive design leaders, including Charlotte Moss, Celerie Kemble, Ashley Hicks, Barry Dixon, India Hicks, Vicente Wolf, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Kevin Sharkey, Suzanne Rheinstein, Rose Tarlow, Jay Jeffers, Michelle Nussbaumer, Jan Showers, Alex Papachristidis, Madeline Stuart, Matthew Patrick Smyth, Colette van den Thillart, Malcolm James Kutner, Ken Fulk, Scot Meacham Wood, Bunny Williams and more. These select dwellings range from chic apartments and luxurious estates, to charming country homes. From the homey historic English hunting lodge of Nicky Haslam and the glamorous Beverly Hills home of Hutton Wilkinson to the serene Sag Harbor retreat of Steven Gambrel, each page is filled with inspiring design, entertaining ideas, and imagery that invites readers to explore the idiosyncrasies of design while infusing their own homes…

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The Essential Lighting Design Book for Designers

June 26, 2014

The Essential Lighting Design Book for Designers – Gary Gordon founder and Principal Lighting Designer of Gary Gordon LLC, has designed lighting systems for more than one thousand corporate, institutional, residential, and retail projects. As three-term president of the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP), he established the first national certification program for lighting professionals. The inspired illumination of any given space can amplify its aesthetic impact and take it from the pedestrian to the sublime. And, for years, this excellent reference has guided architects and designers in the achievement of lighting artistry. Enhanced with more than one hundred new illustrations, Interior Lighting for Designers, 4th Edition (published by Wiley) takes readers step-by-step through the lighting design process as it covers lighting terminology, perception, general design strategies, and much more. See also: Interior Design Books: 100 Interiors Around the World The revised edition of the highly successful, seminal book that has introduced generations of architects and designers to the principles of lighting, this edition also covers new equipment as well as revised specifications for existing equipment. Color photos of various design applications beautifully illustrate project concepts. Little wonder that this work has been identified as one of the “key preparation…

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