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Mid-Century Modern: Interiors, Furniture, Design Details

ISBN13: 9781840914061
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Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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The 1950’s house was a scientific triumph, designed in a laboratory and tested on inhabitants of all ages before being built for the masses. Never had homes been so thoroughly contemporary, with antiques and period styles entirely banished. Mid-Century Modern explores the interior decor of this seminal decade, concentrating on all aspects of a home’s decoration—walls, flooring, surfaces, lighting, and, of course, furniture. Case studies examine beautiful present… More >>

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High Fit Home: Designing Your Home for Health and Fitness

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In today’s increasingly health-conscious world, homeowners are paying more attention to creating spaces conducive to a fit lifestyle. The possibilities available go far beyond building a home gym that you may or may not ever use. Whether by grand staircases for daily exercise or thoughtful floor plans to encourage walking or even cleverly incorporated climbing walls, indoor pools, or other sporting elements, your home can promote good health through its design. Hig… More >>

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Some Place Like Home: Using Design Psychology to Create Ideal Places

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Defined as “the practice of architecture, planning and interior design in which psychology is the principal design tool”, the purpose of Design Psychology is to create environments that reflect the individual or group as well as encourage positive change. Some Place Like Home introduces the new field of Design Psychology, using in-depth interviews with design superstars Michael Graves, Andres Duany and Charles Jencks to examine how places from the past contai… More >>

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