Reviews (4)

Beautiful!
Inspiration abounds in this book~I love how it features the same rooms, accessorized differently for the seasons. That is my favorite way to decorate~
I really love it!
Maybe the best book I ever had, so beautiful layout and pictures, wonderful feelings!

Fresh/Creative Ideas for a Beautiful Old House.
Midwest of Cannon Falls (Minnesota) (...) is a company built around holiday and seasonal decorations. They produced this book to illustrate what can be done in the way of decorating a home to show its best during each of the four seasons, during many of the holidays we celebrate.
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Subjects:  1. Decorating    2. Decorating - General    3. Home Improvement / Construction    4. House & Home    5. Residential Interior Design    6. Handicrafts   

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Disappointed
Disappointed in photos.I am from Texas and expected so much more.There are so many options here to use and missed the mark.I returned my copy.Something that I rarely bother to do.
Rustic Western Interiors at Their Best!
Without exaggeration, this is the best book to date documenting rustic western interiors. The extraordinary Cowboy and Indian memorabilia collections featured in these homes will make you green with envy. Large, beautiful photographs of exceptional Texas homes, no sterile contemporary interiors here. I've always admired Beard and Parsons work, this is the best to date. No disappointments here! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Architecture, Domestic    3. Decorating - General    4. Interior Design - General    5. Interior decoration    6. Texas    7. U.S. Architecture - South    8. Architecture / Interior Design   

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Matt & Shari: Real Decorating For Real People
Disappointing. Too much repetition. Not enough examples.

real decorating for real people
This is very easy to understand and follow book on decorating your home using layman terminology. Even a novice could follow it without any problem. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for redecorating tips and helpful hints.

"Real Decorating for Real People" is exactly what it says!!
I love watching Matt and Shari on Room By Room, and this book is a great extension of the show.I can almost hear the two of them kidding with each other while they did the decorating.I wasn't crazy about the fur pillow in the bedroom, but there are tons of ideas in the book that I can use to decorate my own home and you can too.
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Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Decorating    3. Decorating - General    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Home Improvement / Construction    6. Interior Design - General    7. Home furnishing & decoration   

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Restoring the Temple of Vision
This book uncovers the early Jewish, Scottish, and Stuart sources of "ancient" Cabalistic Freemasonry that flourished in Écossais lodges in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
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Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Europe - Great Britain - General    3. General    4. Great Britain - History - Tudor And Stuart (1485-1714)    5. History    6. History: World    7. Interior Design - General    8. Rosicrucianism    9. Sociology    10. Sociology Of Organizations    11. Europe    12. European history: c 1500 to c 1750    13. Freemasonry & secret societies    14. History of ideas, intellectual history    15. Religious buildings    16. c 1700 to c 1800    17. c 1800 to c 1900   

Editorial Review

"Do more with less space" is the key concept of this down-to-earth design guide for both new home builders and remodelers. Read more

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Fine Homebuilding Reprints
This is typical Susanka style, but looking at individual details, and helping to solve specific problems.
A must!!!
Susanka's books are a must for anyone who's planning a house or remodeling.I used many of her ideas to remodel our last place, and when we sold it, it sold for a record amount for the neighborhood....

Susank hits the mark!
Excellent work!As a design professional it was very enlightening to see may examples of quality spaces and useful tips for awkward and often tight areas.Well done and I look forward to more of Susanka's books. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture, Domestic    2. Design & Construction    3. Designs and plans    4. Do-It-Yourself    5. Domestic architecture    6. Home Improvement / Construction    7. House & Home    8. House Plans    9. House construction    10. Interior architecture    11. Home furnishing & decoration    12. House & Home / General    13. Housing & property for the individual    14. Interior design   

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Okfor reference
When I first started looking at the explanation for perspective I thought it was pretty good.But as it went on, I thought no one is going to pay me to take this much time to do a rendered drawing!This book could be good for developing your eye and understanding of perspective but there are short cuts that will give you better than acceptable results.There are also books that have more to offer in terms of rendering the presentation.I have found that no one singular book completely communicates everything you need.This one, I could have done without.

perspecitve for interior designers
This book is a helpful tool for those of us struggling with perspectives.Page by page written and visual instructions assist in not just drawing perspectives, but really understanding how they are put together!Even for those who are new to the world of drawing and explaining concepts via drawing! THANKS!

Friendly
I really like the book!...
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Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Interior Design    3. Interior Design - General    4. Interior decoration    5. Perspective    6. Techniques - Drawing   

Subjects:  1. Attitudes    2. Design & Construction    3. Do-It-Yourself    4. Do-It-Yourself - General    5. General    6. Home Improvement / Construction    7. Home Maintenance And Repair    8. House & Home    9. Interior Design    10. Interior Design - General    11. Interior architecture    12. Men    13. Personal space    14. Remodeling & Renovation - General    15. House & Home / General   

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A must for anyone who needs to understand textile basics
The Fabric Reference, along with the Fabric Glossary provides the best comprehensive reference of basic textiles that you can obtain anywhere in today's market. To make it a perfect reference set, you can purchase the Fabric Glossary Swatch Set directly from Ms. Humphries, which provides fabric samples to be taped into the Fabric Glossary while giving the history, manufacturing (weave, knit, lace, etc.) description and fabric content for each swatch allowing for a realistic study of fabrics. This Fabric Glossary can be continually added to as you find new fibers and fabrics - keeping an updated reference at your finger tips. Read more

Subjects:  1. Art    2. Decorating - General    3. Design - General    4. Reference    5. Technology & Industrial Arts    6. Textile Fabric (Applied Arts)    7. Textile fabrics    8. Textiles & Polymers    9. Art / Design / General    10. Handicrafts    11. Home furnishing & decoration    12. Textile arts   

Subjects:  1. Architectural design    2. Decorating    3. Decorating - General    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Home Improvement / Construction    6. House & Home    7. Interior Design - General    8. Interior decoration    9. Architecture / Design & Drafting    10. Interior design   

Subjects:  1. Design & Construction    2. Do-It-Yourself    3. Home Improvement / Construction    4. House & Home    5. Remodeling & Renovation - Kitchens    6. Home furnishing & decoration    7. House & Home / Decorating   

Subjects:  1. Decorating    2. Decorating - General    3. General    4. House & Home    5. Interior Design    6. International And Ethnic Cookery    7. Photography    8. Regional & Ethnic - Mexican    9. House & Home / Decorating    10. Mexico   

Reviews (3)

Helpfullness
Piotrowski writes about the steps on how to become an interior designer. There are several chapters describing the design process and the different types of design. There are detailed accounts of what is put into residential and commercial spaces. She takes a look at the future of the profession. There are several testimonials and showcases for active designers giving their opinions and advice on the profession. This book offers an in depth account on the profession and what is to come in the interior design field. As an aspiring interior designer, this book talked too much about current designer's experiences and not strictly about the profession. The book overall was helpful and knowledgable and I suggest those interested in the field get this book and take it to heart.This book is a fairly easy to read book; it rates only at the twelfth grade level on average. It is appropriate for those in high school and older. It helps inspire those that are looking at the profession and those already in it.

An Interest In Interior Design
I recently read Becoming an Interior Designer by Christine Piotrowski, ASID, IIDA, for a critical analysis paper in my english class at OSU. After reading it, I would agree that interior design is more complex than the average person might assume. Throughout this selection, Piotrowski discusses the types of design, the changes in the profession over time, and the educational preparation to gain a better understanding of the career overall. This informative "how-to" book discusses commercial and residential areas of interior design and what is important to know in order to become successful in the rapidly growing field. In her attempt at writing an educational book, Piotrowski uses techniques, variety, and tips that ultimately reveal to readers whether this career is suitable for them. This book is best for anyone who is interested in the field and is looking for a quick light read. I found the book to be repetitive, not necessarily intellectually challenging, but a fun read that can either discourage or encourage one to follow their dream to become an interior designer. So if one has the desire to learn more about this book check out this guide to careers in design.

Excellent for Students of Design
This book is an excellent source of information for those interested in becoming designers and those already studying interior design. This book explains commerical design well and gives truthful information on what potential employers will expect from a design education. If you are serious about becoming an interior designer, read this book - so you will be completely informed on this fun and dynamic profession. It is not decorating! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Career Planning (General)    3. Careers - General    4. Decorating    5. Decoration & Ornament    6. Interior Design    7. Interior Design - General    8. Interior decoration    9. Vocational guidance    10. Advice on careers & achieving success    11. Architecture / Interior Design   

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The Party Planner
This book is a definite must have! Mr. Tutera covers everthing from invitations, to atmosphere and everything in between. His hints and tips can even make a novice look like an expert. It is easy to see why his parties are so memorable. He gives you everything you need to make your party a smashing sucess!

Can't wait to plan a party
The book's great and the idea's behind each party are wonderful. I love that a scent is included to enhance the atmosphere of the party.
Grain of salt
My questions on reading this book were, "who GOES to these parties?" and "who THROWS these parties?"If you can get your mind around those questions, the book is useful.
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Subjects:  1. Cookery    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Decorating - General    5. Do-It-Yourself    6. Entertaining - General    7. Entertaining - Party Planning    8. General    9. Home Improvement / Construction    10. Home Management    11. Parties    12. Etiquette & entertaining    13. House & Home / Decorating   

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Just another potpourri book...
I love interior decorating books, especially Colonial, Regency and Victorian or English Country Style.But this book covers too much territory.A few pictures of each, as well as others styles like Ranch, or French.If you are having trouble deciding on a style, this book might help you. It has lovely illustrations, but again, as it is trying to cover many different styles falling under the broad title of "Country" your information is limited.There are too many books coming out like this. Specialty books are much better.Look to Rizzoli for the best in interior decorating books, or if you want some kind of country, best buy a book that covers that one particular style.I browsed through this at the store, hoping it might make a good Christmas present for me, but it ended up back on the shelf. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Decorating    2. Decorating - General    3. Decoration & Ornament    4. Decoration and ornament, Rustic    5. General    6. Home Improvement / Construction    7. House & Home    8. Interior Design    9. Interior Design - Style Books    10. Interior decoration    11. United States    12. House & Home / General   

Reviews (9)

Very clear and well explained book.
I bought this book for a garage project of mine and the decent reviews it had. I must say the reviews are well deserved. This book offers plenty of photos and well explained "how-to" guide lines. Detailed explanation with photos of all the tools you'll need for your project. I can now do my projects with confidence considering I am a novice at carpentry. Excellent choice for the novist.

So far from complete its an insult to carpenters
Had to give 1 star to off set the other reviews. My problem with most of these carpentry books is their lack of conviction to a topic. I have been a carpenter for way longer than 4 years (the accepted journeyman level). In truth it takes a lifetime to keep up with new practices and master traditional techniques. If you need to read 93 PAGES OF 277 on what a particular tool is or how to set up a saw then you really are not ready for complete carpentry. You need to develop your understanding of the tools.
Not a great book.
This book doesn't include any text about stairs. I guess most complete homes don't need stairs. I find this book more of a coffee table book than a book I can count on for howto information. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Amateurs' manuals    2. Carpentry    3. Construction - Carpentry    4. Do-It-Yourself    5. Do-It-Yourself - Carpentry    6. Dwellings    7. Home Improvement / Construction    8. House & Home    9. Maintenance and repair    10. Home furnishing & decoration    11. Woodworking   

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Great Addition to My Fabric Painting Resource Library
I've already collected a number of painting/dyeing/surface design books for working with fabric, and this makes an excellent addition. I don't think it could stand alone as the be-all and end-all, but it is comprehensive in the sense that the author presents all kinds of ideas and inspiration, as well as photographs and instructions/resources. The one thing I might have found more helpful would be greater detail in the steps she took to achieve certain results. Although she does offer descriptions, it seems that sometimes steps and/or details of the process are missing.

Explains why
This book is particularly strong on explaining the theories behind the different fabric types and why they react as they do to dyes and paints. Some of the instructions are very clear and good photos of stamps and other printing techniques. I found the finished items and cloth a bit messy - not really my style. But a good addition to the library.

Comprehensive
This book is wonderfully comprehensive of the latest methods for embellishing with dyes and inks.I would have liked to have seen other artists results with her techniques, but I find the technical information more than compensates. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Decorating    4. Dyes and dyeing    5. Dyes and dyeing, Domestic    6. General    7. Hobbies/Crafts    8. Sewing    9. Textile Arts    10. Textile Arts - General    11. Textile fibers    12. Textile painting    13. Textile printing    14. Needlework & fabric crafts   

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Integrated Buildings: The Systems Basis of Architecture
In this book, the reader is exposed to the integrated building concept through the exposition of theory, and the presentation ofindividual case studies.The case studies are organized into seven categories: Laboratories, Offices, Airport Terminals, Pavilions, Residential Architecture, High Tech Architecture, and Green Architecture. A Must-read for Every Architect
Architects want to learn from each other and from the great architecture of the world. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible for anyone (even an architect) to observe a completed building and understand all the issues that were considered and how they were ultimately integrated--or it has been, until now. Insightful and Informative
Design depends on intuition but intuition itself depends on a base of knowledge. Leonard Bachman contributes handsomely to that base in his new book. His "systems basis of architecture" is clearly described both in theory and practice. His case studies begin with indigenous traditions and then follow their transmissions and adaptations of method in a rich matrix of more recent examples. His approach is at the same time insightful and informative, a powerful combination of great value to students of architecture. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architectural design    2. Architecture    3. Architecture and technology    4. Building    5. Case studies    6. Design & Drafting    7. Architectural structure & design    8. Architecture / Design & Drafting    9. Building construction & materials   

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. Clothing factories    4. Clothing trade    5. Decorating - General    6. Fashion    7. Industries - Retailing    8. Merchandising    9. Quality control    10. Quality of products    11. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    12. Technology & Industrial Arts    13. Textile And Clothing Industries (Economic Aspects)    14. Art / Design / General    15. Fashion design    16. Manufacturing industries    17. Retail sector    18. Sales & marketing   

Reviews (24)

Excellent overview, sometimes short on details
Home Depot's take on home improvement is to pick common household repair items (e.g. replace toilet) and then go into excruciating detail about how to accomplish it.
Excellent, thorough, simple
A great help to novice and intermediate DIYers.The details of structures, materials, tools and techniques, described in both writing and photographs, are excellent.

Fabulous
My husband and I have taken on quite a few home improvement projects and have used this book for all of them...the 1, 2, 3, instructions are practically idiot proof...and they let you know that no project is ever as easy as it looks.I love this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Amateurs' manuals    2. Do-It-Yourself    3. Dwellings    4. Home Improvement / Construction    5. Home Maintenance And Repair    6. House & Home    7. Maintenance and repair    8. Remodeling    9. Remodeling & Renovation - General    10. Repair    11. DIY    12. Home furnishing & decoration   

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. General    4. Interior Design - General    5. Interior design