Written by one of the world's leading trend spotters and proprietor of the widely-read www.coolhunter.net, Bill Tikos, The World's Coolest Hotel Rooms opens the doors to more than fifty of the hippest
The Smaller Home introduces readers to new ways of thinking about their home. It demonstrates how efficient use of space makes their lives easier, more economical, and more enjoyable. Conserving space
150 Best Loft Ideas highlights the myriad ways a loft can work, and will help you create the loft you love Loft life isn't just for artists anymore. What began as an affordable alternative to the hi
Every town has that house that outdoes itself at Christmas. Legendary for miles around, it is the place to see dazzling holiday decorating of the eye-popping, traffic-stopping sort. This flickering
Another wonderful addition to the DesignSource series, this volume focuses on modern interior design and will help you create your modern dream home! Modern Interior DesignSource presents cutting-ed
Filled cover to cover with beautiful color photographs, Storage: Good Ideas provides numerous stylist and effective options for every room in your home. This idea book not only showcases innovative
Typosphere is a comprehensive guide for typographers and graphic designers who are fascinated by the latest font designs and their use in editorial design. The book is divided into different chapt
Published in conjunction with the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art, this book provides insight to the work of American artists and their unique studio spaces.Over 100 photographs with letters an
The versatility of the sleek metallic gems of Airstream has captured the imagination of a new generation. Paris Hilton used one to tour the country in The Simple Life. Designer Ralph Lauren owns four.
The T–shirt may be the most ubiquitous, affordable, and popular item of clothing. Over the years it has served as a means to broadcast social, musical and political affiliations. Most recently,
The bathroom is quite possibly the most overlooked room in the home. Nevertheless, this smaller space is being increasingly upgraded and needs to be functional and attractive, with the right amount
A townhouse is a residence that many find combines the best amenities of a single–family home and a condominium. By definition, a townhouse is a home that is attached to adjacent houses, which
Seemingly limitless examples of individual expression display the diversity of design solutions that can be applied to each room in your house. Experimentation with arrangement, color, texture, mater
Over the years, shopping has grown from the traditional need to supply and provide subsistence into an everyday habit associated with leisure, social activity, and pleasure. Consequently, designing s
Celebrated industrial designer Karim Rashid explains how to optimize all areas of life, aesthetic and spiritual, in this colorful, beautifully designed book. Design wonderkind Karim Rashid, whose pro
Traditional architecture meets contemporary space and construction in Farm Houses: The New Style, and readers interested in building or adding to a primary residence, weekend getaway, or guest house w
For many, the idea of prefab housing may bring to mind trailers and other less desirable images of home life. But this idea couldn't be more wrong! Rather, the newest trends in prefab has emerged as
Crafters everywhere can tap into their creative spirits with this idea-packed, beautifully illustrated book No one knows better than crafty chica extraordinaire Kathy Cano Murillo the satisfaction t
Spas for Your Home features 40 spaces in the house devoted to the owner's wellness, relaxation, health care, and hygiene. While luxury therapeutic baths and showers were once the sole preserve of th
Business cards have changed. Once they were designed almost as an afterthought, and made to match the letterhead and envelope. The new business card is a business tool, but only if it stands out. The
Graphic novels, long stories told in comics format, have enjoyed the fastest-growing sales of any category of book in the U.S. over the last four years. This modern renaissance of comics has produced
Cell phones, watches, coffee cups, grand pianos, light fixtures, even a dog house. Consumer products are brought to life through designers imagination and ingenuity, and Terence Conran and Max
From the first cooking fires of antiquity to the modern kitchens of today, this communal space has served as a gathering place and a setting for conversation. Its warm, inviting atmosphere often mak
Take the guesswork out of choosing colors for your home! When it comes to choosing colors, most people make selections by trial and error. Now, you can take the anxiety out of home color design with
The unique Japanese cartoon style known as manga, with its exaggerated stylistic characters and vivid colors, has caught the attention of America. Now, with the advent of digital tools like Photoshop
If you are about to begin the logo redesign process, here is information that will make the job much more productive. In this book, you will see 200 recent examples of logo redesigns. Best of all, ea
The Way We Live Alfresco combines Stafford Cliff's unerring eye with the remarkable photography of Gilles de Chabaneix to present a marvelous portrayal of the delights of living alfresco. An indispen
This handsomely illustrated volume will inspire anyone longing for a quiet corner for contemplation. Part One explores how traditional rooms may be furnished, laid out, and decorated to optimize a pe
Designers are working these days in a complex web of technologies. This practical reference provides the essential resources every good designer needs at their fingertips. From how to get the best res
Clearly written, accessible design book for the home. Each chapter is devoted to one color and provides practical ideas and advice on turning your home into a haven of moods and atmospheres that can
Following up on the successful book 25 Houses under 2500 Square Feet, this title will continue to explore, though case studies, the joys of living in compact, well designed homes. The 25 houses prese
Now available in paperback, The Big Book of Color in Design focuses on color as a tool to create moods and symbolic images.The book is categorized into 30 different sections, such as classy,
Nowadays, not only has much Hollywood animation and game design become informed by the Japanese manga aesthetic, but these works are increasingly done by computer applications.Indeed, Photoshop and o
An illustrated showcase of the latest innovations in bathroom design From oversize stone bathtubs with cascading waterfall faucets to steam rooms and saunas with "smart toilets," Luxury Bathrooms
To build a house -- a livable, workable, practical house -- in inhospitable environments is among the most ambitious projects an architect can undertake. Houses on the Edge features 28 homes from aro
This revised edition of the first and most complete book on board sports graphics -- from rarer, classic archival material to the latest trends -- includes exciting examples of recent board graphics
For award-winning interior designer Mariette Himes Gomez, every project is a voyage of self-discovery Refined simplicity, thoughtful attention to detail, and a clear architectural design -- these ar
Where else can you find such an incredible collection of 14 young comic, anime and manga artists willing to share the secrets of their techniques? Each artist includes a brief biography, the most rep
This comprehensive guide to creating and using digital type, both in print and for the web, is an essential reference for students and practicing designers alike. An introduction offers a brief histor
BON JOVI: WHEN WE WERE BEAUTIFUL is an intimate look at one of America's most enduringly popular bands after 25 years of hits, fame, tours and troubles. It is the companion to a major documentary to
