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This new book from Kirstie Allsopp is great for homeowners who want to add personalised and handmade finishing touches to their home without spending a fortune.
After years of searching French flea markets for unique pieces, the designer and decorating author shares her first-hand knowledge of what makes a beautiful French interior and how to combine colours and textures to create classic French styles.
If someone you know is determined to take on a range of home maintenance and renovation projects in the New Year but doesn’t know quite where to start, this updated version of Britain’s bestselling DIY manual may be the perfect present.
This book explains how to create a functional and relaxing space, planning the lighting down to every last detail. Lucy Martin, design director at lighting specialist John Cullen, covers all you need to know about lighting your home, together with ideas and inspiration.
Founder of the Designers Guild in London four decades ago, Tricia and her team have been creating stunning fabrics, wallpapers and home furnishings in over 40 countries worldwide ever since. Borrowing from her vast experience, this beautiful coffee table book profiles 14 locations around the world that feature her latest designs.
Great for inspiration from around the world, this book looks at designs from small cottage gardens to Japanese and exotic themes. There is an overview of how to make each garden style work in your space, plus a plant directory.
Following the increased popularity of home grown food, this book explains how to grow fruit and vegetables in your garden, pots and flowerbeds.
A practical book of golden rules, tricks and techniques (including planning, budgeting, drawing layouts and sourcing experts). George uses his extensive experience to show you how to realise your home’s full potential and make it really work for you.
This comprehensive home guide covers the same topics as an interior design course, from evaluating your needs to managing your own project.
An expert perspective for anyone looking to maintain their property in a sympathetic yet sustainable way. From simple DIY jobs to employing architects and builders for major work, this is packed with helpful information.
