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Author
Publisher
The Countryman Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"An essential guide for those who can't walk by a secondhand store or salvage yard with taking a peek, or for those who just want to decorate in a more sustainable, mindful way. Incorporating found objects into your decor forges a sense of connection impossible to reproduce with assembly-line furnishings."--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Jacqui Small
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"In Upcycling Max McMurdo teaches you how to discover inner design genius, where to find great scrap items and techniques and tips on how to transform them into great designs that will last longer and look better than any of that high street chipboard nonsense. Upcycling adds value to an item through clever design to make it more desirable financially, aesthetically and emotionally. Max shows simple design ideas throughout the book that will inspire...
Author
Publisher
Scriptum
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"Artists have long been inspired by the often literally priceless treasure of discarded packing materials, and the field of interior design is no exception. Here, the humble wooden pallet is recycled and transformed to create chic and original pieces of furniture, devised by some of Europe's most innovative designers and, thanks to clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs, now you can build them for yourself. Whether bed, bookshelf, lamp or...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
A celebration of both sustainability and design, this book presents beautiful interiors filled with salvaged, recycled, and repurposed objects from around the world. Artful home interiors are born from curiosity, creativity, and imagination, yet many of us fail to see a potential curtain rod in a bamboo stick or a kitchen counter in an old carpenter's bench. Anyone can create a beautiful home without expensive store-bought pieces simply by foraging...
Author
Publisher
Prestel Verlag
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Antonia Edwards turns her sights to the homes themselves in this breathtaking selection of unique buildings and interiors. Divided into three sections, the book offers vibrant photographs and fascinating descriptions of its subjects. Projects in the first chapter include environmentalist Peter Bahouth's highly coveted three-unit tree house nestled in the Atlanta woods and the Love Art Studio in Phuket, Thailand, which is constructed entirely from...
10) The joy of junk
Author
Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Best-selling author Mary Randolph Carter is back at it with a full-throated celebration of junk and thrifting. The Joy of Junk shows us how to live stylishly and creatively with the personally meaningful objects we love to collect for our homes. From the author who taught us that "junk" in not a four-letter word, and drawing on her years of experience as a passionate thrifter and collector, Carter highlights her favorite junking moments, revels...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Upcycling Furniture For Dummies shows you how to revitalize old furniture, with just a little effort and imagination, and maybe a few coats of fresh paint. Upcycling furniture is affordable, good for the environment, and a whole lot of fun! This easy, step-by-step guide shows you how to get creative and put your own unique flair on your designs. You'll gain the knowledge and confidence you need to select items that are worth transforming or restoring...
Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
The founders of Woodward Throwbacks, which creates original furniture and home goods using reclaimed materials salvaged in Detroit, show readers how to incorporate found and reclaimed materials into their home decor and furniture and offers plenty of inspiration for reusing, restyling and elevating items you find or love.
