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50 Favorite Rooms By Frank Lloyd Wright

By: Maddex, Diane

Price: $22.98

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams : March 2001

Seller ID: 444614

ISBN-13: 9780810982116

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Like New

These spectacular rooms, the best-loved interiors from all of Wright's prodigious architectural achievements, show his trademark design techniques. Wright simplified room arrangements with built-in furniture and created furnishings in harmony with the architecture and with nature. He made the hearth the center of family life and his art glass windows and doors brought nature right inside the building.
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50 Great Kitchens by Architects

Price: $7.98

Publisher: Images Publishing Dist Ac : August 2006

Seller ID: 435463

ISBN-13: 9781920744700

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

In the lifetime of a single house or apartment, the kitchen can undergo countless renovations. Written by Architects, this book examines the role of the architect and the influence of the client in creating a visually pleasing and functional kitchen.
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American Furniture: 1650 to the Present

By: Fitzgerald, Oscar P.

Price: $119.00

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers : December 2017

Seller ID: 452826

ISBN-13: 9781442270381

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Clean copy, DJ intact, light shelf wear.
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Around the House : Reflections on Life Under a Roof

By: Owen, David

Price: $6.99

Publisher: Villard : August 1998

Seller ID: 429373

ISBN-13: 9780679456551

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Funny, inspiring observations about houses and their inhabitants by the nation's most erudite defender of sheetrock and the author of the acclaimed The Walls Around Us.Twelve years ago, Owen and his family moved from an apartment in New York City to a 200-year-old house in a small town in rural Connecticut. Life under a leaky roof has not only made him handy with a reciprocating saw but has also shown him why it isn't necessarily foolish to keep a broken refrigerator in the bathroom.In Around the House, Owen explains the usefulness of a noisy furnace, the easiest way to increase a home's value...
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Backyard Playgrounds: Build Amazing Treehouses, Ninja Projects, Obstacle Courses, and More!

By: Stiles, David,Stiles, Jeanie

Price: $19.99

Publisher: Skyhorse : June 2021

Seller ID: 409063

ISBN-13: 9781510763289

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: New

Build your own treehouses, swing sets, skate ramps, Ninja courses, and more Kids and families of all ages are rediscovering the great outdoors, including their own backyards. It is more important than ever to be able to entertain our kids at home, teach them about nature, and give them a great time building, exercising, staying in shape, and working together. All of these actions help foster independence, confidence, and growth. In Do-It-Yourself Backyard Playgrounds, authors Jean and David Stiles offer user-friendly plans (all hand-drawn by David) and step-by-step instructions to help you b...
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Bedrooms and Private Spaces: Designer Dreamscapes

By: Stuchin, Marcie,Abramson, Susan

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Pbc Intl : June 1996

Seller ID: 410093

ISBN-13: 9780866364768

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

The presentation of an array of rooms, varied in style and content, which project innovation and adaptability. The selection of international designs reflects a variety of lifestyles.
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Converted Spaces

Price: $15.00

Publisher: TASCHEN : July 2006

Seller ID: 467834

ISBN-13: 9783822851470

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Crafting Lamps & Shades

By: Davis, Jodie

Price: $5.00

Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc : January 1998

Seller ID: 454957

ISBN-13: 9780873416610

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Good

Crafters and home dec enthusiasts will delight in these inexpensive and easy lamp and shades projects. For all skill levels, utilizing today's hottest crafts - rubber stamping, stenciling, photo transfer and much more. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and patterns, plus dynamic color photos.
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Culture & comfort: People, parlors, and upholstery, 1850-1930

By: Grier, Katherine C

Price: $19.99

Publisher: Distributed by the University of Massachusetts Press : January 1988

Seller ID: 469831

ISBN-13: 9780940365018

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Good

Pages unmarked, crease along spine, reading wear to cover and page edges.
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Defending Your Castle: Build Catapults, Crossbows, Moats, Bulletproof Shields, and More Defensive Devices to Fend Off the Invading Hordes

By: Gurstelle, William

Price: $16.95

Publisher: Chicago Review Press : June 2014

Seller ID: 443162

ISBN-13: 9781613746820

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: New

A man's home is his castle, or so the saying goes, but could it withstand an attack by Attila and the Huns, Ragnar and the Vikings, Alexander and the Greeks, Genghis Khan and the Mongols, or Tamerlane and the Tartars? Backyard Ballistics author William Gurstelle poses this fascinating question to modern-day garage warriors and shows them how to build an arsenal of ancient artillery and fortifications aimed at withstanding these invading hordes. Each chapter introduces a new bad actor in the history of warfare, details his conquests, and features weapons and fortifications to defend against him...
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Empowered Spaces: Architects & Designers at Home and at Work

By: Soucek King, Carol Ph.D.

Price: $4.98

Publisher: Pbc Intl : April 1993

Seller ID: 410085

ISBN-13: 9780866361972

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Essential Guide to Decorating

By: Lee, Vinny

Price: $12.99

Publisher: Bay Books Pty Ltd : January 2006

Seller ID: 475953

ISBN-13: 9781921259357

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Families and Farmhouses in Nineteenth-Century America: Vernacular Design and Social Change

By: McMurry, Sally

Price: $23.00

Publisher: University of Tennessee Press : March 1997

Seller ID: 474505

ISBN-13: 9780870499531

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Clean copy, light shelf wear.
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Fast Fixes and Simple Solutions

By: Publishing, Editors of FC&A Medical

Price: $5.99

Publisher: Fc & A Publishing : January 2005

Seller ID: 421008

ISBN-13: 9781932470239

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Good

Floors and Floor Coverings (5963)

By: Books, Ortho

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Ortho Books : May 1991

Seller ID: 416862

ISBN-13: 9780897212281

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Whether you choose carpet, wood, vinyl, ceramic tile, or stone, this book will guide you in selecting a floor covering, preparing the subfloor for installation, and installing the materials. You will learn when old floor coverings should be removed before new ones are installed and when they can be left intact, as well as techniques for installing flooring over concrete-slab floors and wood-framed floors.
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French Country Cottage Inspired Gatherings

By: Allison, Courtney

Price: $35.00

Publisher: Gibbs Smith : May 2020

Seller ID: 453792

ISBN-13: 9781423653592

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

A layered mix of tableware and flower arrangements set the stage for inspired entertaining. Entertaining starts with setting a fabulous table. In Courtney Allison's signature French Country Cottage style, she showcases a myriad of romantic table settings for every occasion. Courtney provides the styling expertise to host your own French Country Cottage-inspired gathering, whether in the backyard, at the beach, under an old oak tree, or in a country barn. A simple picnic; coffee by the lake; a cheese board for friends outdoors; a bistro table for two; a long table for a formal meal--each settin...
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Garage (The MIT Press)

By: Erlanger, Olivia,Ortega Govela, Luis

Price: $9.99

Publisher: The MIT Press : October 2018

Seller ID: 452830

ISBN-13: 9780262038348

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

A secret history of the garage as a space of creativity, from its invention by Frank Lloyd Wright to its use by start-ups and garage bands.Frank Lloyd Wright invented the garage when he moved the automobile out of the stable into a room of its own. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak (allegedly) started Apple Computer in a garage. Suburban men turned garages into man caves to escape from family life. Nirvana and No Doubt played their first chords as garage bands. What began as an architectural construct became a cultural construct. In this provocative history and deconstruction of an American icon, O...
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Haley's Hints Green Edition: 1000 Great Tips to Save Time, Money, and the Planet!

By: Haley, Graham,Haley, Rosemary

Price: $7.99

Publisher: Berkley : March 2009

Seller ID: 452120

ISBN-13: 9780451227164

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Like New

The New York Times bestselling author team returns with a budget-friendly, time-saving collection of green ideas. Because Mother Earth never wrote a guide for humans on caring for her, the authors of Haley's Hints now offer a collection of Earth-friendly tips for around the house. These many tips, both time-tested and money-saving, range from cooking and home repair to pest control and clever laundry ideas. Organized by category, the book shows how ordinary, non-toxic products can perform extraordinarily, all the while saving time and money. Readers can now say goodbye to expensive products a...
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House Beautiful Details (Great Style Series)

By: Clark, Sally,Gropp, Louis Oliver,Kennedy, Margaret

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Hearst Books : December 1899

Seller ID: 474685

ISBN-13: 9780688125882

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Good

House Thinking: A Room-by-Room Look at How We Live

By: Gallagher, Winifred

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Harper : February 2006

Seller ID: 455480

ISBN-13: 9780060538699

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Good

IKEA, Ethan Allen, and HGTV may have plenty to say about making a home look right, but what makes a home feel right? Is it the objects you've collected from your travels, or that armchair by the window that reminds you of your grandmother? Is it the "friendly" feeling of a classic American farmhouse, or the "prestige" of a formal Tudor mansion? These kinds of questions, which have more to do with environmental psychology than mere decorating, can give us a new way to think about the diverse spaces Americans call home.In House Thinking, noted journalist and cultural critic Winifred Gallagher ta...
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Inside Out: Decorating Outdoor Spaces with Indoor Style

By: Gardens, Better Homes and

Price: $9.98

Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens : August 2004

Seller ID: 444612

ISBN-13: 9780696217678

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Like New

Dozens of ideas for creating, designing and furnishing relaxing living areas outdoors. Tips for using indoor design elements outdoorsaincluding rich fabric mixes, complex color palettes, and lighting, art and architectural details.Inspiring photos accompany instructive text to empower many to create and decorate their own outdoor living niches.Chapters discuss living and dining areas, kitchens and baths, sleep, work and play areas, architectural elements, and decorative features.Advice for buying products and technologyagrills, lighting, fire pits, and fireplaces, to flooring materials, fabric...
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Living with Kilims

By: Hull, Alastair

Price: $9.98

Publisher: Clarkson Potter : October 1988

Seller ID: 443636

ISBN-13: 9780517571255

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Making a Home: Housekeeping For Real Life

By: Books, Better Homes and Gardens

Price: $7.99

Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens : September 2001

Seller ID: 452146

ISBN-13: 9780696214561

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

First portion of the book teaches how to maintain a home and its contents, the second portion offers advice on improving home life through better organization, etiquette, and time management.Up-to-date, reliable information collected from universities, trade associations, federal agencies, and acknowledged experts on everything from pets, and home office equipment to home legal issues and environmental safety.
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Making a House Your Home: The Essential Guide to Modern Day Homemaking

By: Nolan, Clare

Price: $18.98

Publisher: Kyle Books : December 2011

Seller ID: 459092

ISBN-13: 9780857830623

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

From buying keys, last-a-lifetime items, to the finishing touches, interiors writer and stylist, Clare Nolan, helps you to achieve the beautiful, balanced, individual home you've always dreamed of, but never quite attained. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 photographs, Making a House Your Home includes chapters on Chaos to Calm, Making the Most of What You've Got, and Be a More Considered Shopper, plus expert advice on how to avoid needless stress and expense. Bursting with tips, tricks, secrets, and the magic touches only an interiors expert knows, it guides you through every room in the ho...
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Martha Stewart's New Old House: Restoration, Renovation, Decoration, Landscaping

By: Stewart, Martha

Price: $7.99

Publisher: Clarkson Potter : November 1992

Seller ID: 473596

ISBN-13: 9780517577011

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

A guide to the renovation of an entire house provides tips on working with professionals, decorating techniques, and other essentials.
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Modern Essentials

By: Witte, Rozemarijn De

Price: $9.98

Publisher: Soma Books : January 1996

Seller ID: 444613

ISBN-13: 9781579590000

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

The editor-in-chief of the Dutch lifestyle magazine VT Women presents a decorating guide packed with ideas to help modern homeowners and apartment dwellers create a contemporary, chic home environment. 350 color photos.
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my cool shed: an inspirational guide to stylish hideaways and workspaces

By: Field-Lewis, Jane

Price: $24.95

Publisher: Pavilion Books : September 2012

Seller ID: 443133

ISBN-13: 9781862059337

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Building on the success of my cool caravan and my cool campervan in 2010 and 2011, this follow-up book celebrates the humble and not so humble shed, from artists' studios to beach huts, and the diverse ways in which owners are styling them. my cool shed features 35 sheds, small cabins, garden rooms, beach huts, modern architectural mini masterpieces and other small spaces given purpose by their owners to pursue their hobbies, careers, creative endeavours or just to find some peace and solitude. The book includes high-quality stylish photography to show a wide range of well styled and elegant s...
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New York Interiors (Interiors (Taschen))

Price: $9.98

Publisher: Benedikt Taschen Verlag : May 1997

Seller ID: 444615

ISBN-13: 9783822881828

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

One Space Living

By: Inions, Cynthia,Wood, Andrew

Price: $9.98

Publisher: Watson-Guptill : September 1999

Seller ID: 444616

ISBN-13: 9780823033201

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Celebrating the appeal of open-plan living -- from tiny studios to huge lofts -- this book gives practical suggestions for creating smartly integrated, gracious home environments.
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Plan and Make Your Own Fences & Gates, Walkways, Walls & Drives

By: PROULX, E. Annie

Price: $3.99

Publisher: Rodale Press : January 1983

Seller ID: 477055

ISBN-13: 9780878574520

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Good

Restaurant 2000: Dining Design III

By: Casamassima, Christy

Price: $4.98

Publisher: Pbc Intl : March 1998

Seller ID: 410016

ISBN-13: 9780866365864

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

How trendsetters in modern restaurant design make their mark.
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Rolling Homes: Shelter on Wheels (The Shelter Library of Building Books)

By: Kahn, Lloyd

Price: $32.95

Publisher: Shelter Publications : August 2022

Seller ID: 472347

ISBN-13: 9780936070896

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: New

Rooms to Inspire: Decorating with America's Best Designers

By: Kelly, Annie

Price: $9.99

Publisher: Rizzoli : April 2007

Seller ID: 473237

ISBN-13: 9780847829170

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Good

Pages unmarked, light stains on the cover surface, no DJ.
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Shabby Chic

By: Ashwell, Rachel

Price: $9.98

Publisher: Harper Design : March 2011

Seller ID: 459093

ISBN-13: 9780062007315

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: New

Shabby Chic is as unpretentious as its author, including thoughts about what works and what doesn't, tips on how to shop at a flea market, inspirational photographic illustrations and plenty of encouragement. --Los Angeles Daily News Rachel Ashwell's bestselling guide to home furnishings, flower arrangements, flea-market finds, tag-sale treasures, and more continues to bring American home decorating back to basics with its remarkably down-to-earth yet beautiful aesthetic, showing you how to capture "the aura of old money, cushy comfort, and crafted indifference." With her keen eye for thrifty...
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Shared Living: Interior Design for Rented and Shared Spaces

By: Hutchinson, Emily

Price: $19.98

Publisher: Thames & Hudson : September 2019

Seller ID: 443220

ISBN-13: 9780500501436

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

In the current housing market, with more people moving to cities than ever before, those who live with roommates are no longer exclusively recent college graduates with clashing decorating senses and mismatched furniture. For many, it is perfectly normal to share a house or an apartment with other adults in order to save money, without sacrificing personal style in the home.Shared Living offers design examples for people who seek a sophisticated look in their shared space. Featuring roommates who are getting it right, this book delves into homes around the world where cohabitants have found sa...
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Shipping Container Homes: A Beginner's Step-By-Step Guide to Building Your Own Container House with Building Tips and Special Techniques for Plans and Designs

By: Quincy, Richie

Price: $13.99

Publisher: Independently published : June 2021

Seller ID: 410447

ISBN-13: 9798522407384

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: New

Discover the Easiest Way To Build a Movable, Durable, and Most Importantly Cheap Home - Complete With Tips, Blueprints, and Plans!Do you feel like the housing market is absolutely overpriced and unfair?Are you looking for an option that won't put you in debt for the rest of your life?If so, a shipping container home is a brand new and revolutionary solution that might just be perfect for you!Forget about conventional homes that all look the same - those days are long gone. With shipping container home, you can build anything that pops into your mind, and this guide will show you the easiest wa...
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Shops & Boutiques 2000: Designer Stores and Brand Imagery

By: Stuchin, Marcie

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Pbc Intl : March 2000

Seller ID: 410015

ISBN-13: 9780866366878

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Like New

Shops & Boutiques 2000 is a stunning collection of designer stores emphasizing the unique aesthetic and ergonomic challenges faced and met by architects, designers, and retailers such as Kenneth Cole, Donna Karan. Tommy Hillfiger, Versace, and Estee Lauder. This presentation of designer retail "calling cards" explores today's most successful retail venues through eye-popping photographic profiles that include floor plans, sketches, and merchandising strategies
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Showcase of Interior Design: Southern Edition II

By: Newson, Lisa

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Vitae Pub : February 1997

Seller ID: 410099

ISBN-13: 9781883065065

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Each book in this series features the best work of some of the nation's leading designers and design firms. This edition shows Midwest designers' compositions and also has a statement from each designer about their philosophy. Beautifully produced in rich, full color, complete information on how to contact the designers is included.
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