The Modern Japanese Tea Room FREE DOWNLOAD

The Modern Japanese Tea Room FREE DOWNLOAD Hardcover: 240 pages Publisher: Damiani; 1St Edition edition (September 1, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 8889431873 ISBN-13: 978-8889431870      The Modern Japanese Tea Room showcases chashitsus, traditional Japanese tea ceremony salons, as reconceived by contemporary architects and designers. The formal tea ceremony developed in the fifteenth century, and its ritual is closely defined, as is the space for it: traditionally, chashitsus include windows, an alcove (tokonoma) with flowers and painted parchment, bambo

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The Decorative Designs of Frank Lloyd Wright FREE DOWNLOAD

The Decorative Designs of Frank Lloyd Wright FREE DOWNLOAD Paperback: 272 pages Publisher: Dover Publications; Dover ed edition (May 14, 1999) Language: English ISBN-10: 0486407306 ISBN-13: 978-0486407302      Determined to create a completely integrated environment, Wright designed not only buildings, but furnishings, fixtures, appliances, decorative items and more. Noted architectural and design authority David Hanks has provided an informative, insightful text, along with over 200 line drawings and photos. 219 black-and-white illus. 24 in full color. New

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The Healing Home: Creating the Perfect Place to Live with Color, Aroma, Light and Other Natural Resources FREE DOWNLOAD

The Healing Home: Creating the Perfect Place to Live with Color, Aroma, Light and Other Natural Resources FREE DOWNLOAD Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books (February 1, 2000) Language: English ISBN-10: 1570761604 ISBN-13: 978-1570761607      When we walk into a room for the first time, we often have an immediate reaction to its atmosphere. The natural energies created by our environment influence how we feel. By enhancing positive elements, such as light, color, and scent, we can create a harmonious sanctuary that encourages health and we

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Chinese Houses: The Architectural Heritage of a Nation FREE DOWNLOAD

Chinese Houses: The Architectural Heritage of a Nation FREE DOWNLOAD      Exquisite examples of traditional dwellings are scattered throughout modern-day China. Chinese Houses focuses on 20 well-preserved traditional homes, presenting examples from a range of rural and metropolitan areas throughout China.The photographs of each are accompanied by extensive background information and historical content. An introductory essay examines the different types of Chinese homes and provides an overview of the rich regional variety of Chinese dwelling forms. It also p

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A Passion for Detail FREE DOWNLOAD

A Passion for Detail FREE DOWNLOAD Hardcover: 192 pages Publisher: Doubleday; 1 edition (November 1, 1991) Language: English ISBN-10: 0385267606 ISBN-13: 978-0385267601      Bursting with superb photography and exquisite room drawings, a sumptuous showcase of interior decorating ideas and trendsetting design details that add rich character to any home, by one of America's brightest decorators.

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Room Rescues: Decorating Solutions for Every Room in Your Home FREE DOWNLOAD

Room Rescues: Decorating Solutions for Every Room in Your Home  FREE DOWNLOAD Hardcover: 128 pages Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small (March 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 1841728020 ISBN-13: 978-1841728025  If you're like most of us, you have at least one room in your house that's too dark, small, or narrow or whose style seems bland or dated. "Room Rescues" offers simple and effective ways to make the most of every room regardless of its imperfecton. In each chapter, Jane Burdon tackles a different type of challenge in the same practical way. Start by study

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Loft Design: Solutions for Creating a Livable Space FREE DOWNLOAD

Loft Design: Solutions for Creating a Livable Space FREE DOWNLOAD Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Rockport Publishers (September 2003) Language: English ISBN-10: 1564969819 ISBN-13: 978-1564969811      Lofts are no longer the sole domains of urbanites. They are becoming increasingly popular, but they pose their own set of challenges. In this hands-on book, loft expert Katherine Stone shares her style, wisdom and trade secrets so that you can create a beautiful, livable loft home or office. Loft Design reveals how to transform spaces large and small into ope

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