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Mid-Century Modern: Interiors, Furniture, Design Details

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

Product Description
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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Colonial Style: Creating Classic Interiors in Your Cape, Colonial, or Saltbox Home

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California Cape Cods and 21st-century Colonials proclaim the enduring popularity of colonial architecture. Colonial Style provides both inspiration and practical advice to homeowners looking to increase their home’s livability while retaining its classic charm. The book explains the differences between three styles – Colonial, Cape Cod, and Saltbox – and chapters cover doors and windows, trim work, built-ins, floor and wall treatments, paint colors, and incor… More >>

Tags: 21st century Cape cape cod cape cods Classic classic charm classic interiors Colonial colonial architecture colonial cape colonial style colonials Colors Creating doors and windows Home ins inspiration Interiors livability popularity Saltbox saltbox home Style

The Safe Home: Designing for Safety in the Home

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This book maps out the steps for achieving a “safe home” — one that minimizes occupants’ risk to their health, risk of injury and risk to their security. Author Lisa Bonneville, FASID, explains in detail the “4 steps to safety” that need to be integrated into the design process to ensure that the homeowner has received the best living environment for their familys unique needs. Complete with schedules, worksheets, checklists and a room-by-room home safety “tour,” t… More >>

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