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An illustrated selection of home office designs showing how architects and interior designers have created new spaces in private houses to accommodate the new need to work from home.

A handsome and practical source of inspiration for designing, building or re- modelling a home, featuring 600 pages of ideas for a dream house.

Country decorating has long been a much-loved style of interiors the world over. Although there are a lot of unique country styles, they have a lot in common, such as the use of natural materials, warm and neutral colors, homespun textiles and useful rustic decorations. Now the country look has been ushered into the 21th century through a mixture of so- called country colours, textures, fabrics, materials and furnishing, and modern trends, such as iPod stations, Plasma TVs, stainless steel surfaces and appliances, and designer furniture and decorative elements. The book presents a wide variety of modern country interiors from around the world, including private homes, bars, restaurants and hotels.

Showcasing an extensive collection of full-color photographs, 150 Best Bathroom Ideas provides an in-depth review of exemplary bathroom designs created by internationally renowned architects and designers who have achieved innovative and stunning solutions adapted to the specific needs and tastes of their clients. Included here are the most attractive, functional, and cost-effective bathroom designs from around the world, all approached in a practical and artful manner. These beautiful pages explore the most attractive and reliable materials, lighting, floor, wall, and window treatments, along with a wealth of ideas for the shower, toilet, sink, and bathtub. An essential reference, and the latest in the popular and inspirational 150 Best series, this lush volume covers the diversity of current trends and is a wonderful source ideas for the homeowner, designer, interior decorator, and architect.

Focusing on innovative single-family home design, this handbook presents a diverse array of architectural styles, from grand mansions to eco-friendly cottages. It features a rich collection of full-color photographs and highlights exemplary designs by acclaimed architects and designers. Each project showcases practical and creative solutions tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of homeowners, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in contemporary residential architecture.

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 high-cost of living in Manhattan in the 1950s has become one of the most expensive and inventive ways of living today. From New York to Johannesburg, Buenos Aires to Barcelona, the lofts included in this book are variations on a simple open plan theme begun decades ago. Find lofts that double as both home and art gallery, where an artist's bedroom invades his exhibition space and the sleeping artist becomes a part of his own permanent collection. See family-inspired lofts with ample space for kids, complete with tire swings hanging from the living room ceiling. From former industrial factories, warehouses, garages, and schools, each loft featured here—whether it is a family home or bachelor pad, an office or an art gallery—offers a unique spin on the traditional concept of the loft.

This book introduces into the huge world of designing trade fair stands and other kinds of individual planed showrooms. Due to the introduction of the computer in the production process, there has been a significant leap forward in the possibilities of simulating and visualizing the stands. Thus the knowledge how to design a very small floor space like a showroom or trade fair stand in the most effective and innovative way, has been advanced a lot in the last few years. This book depicts about 40 projects of creating a maximum statement at a minimal surface. As far as available plans and contact information of the designers are enclosed.