Focusing on the rich heritage of British craftsmanship, this book highlights nearly extinct crafts that have been revitalized, showcases thriving contemporary practices, and introduces emerging artisans poised to inspire future generations. It serves as both a tribute to traditional skills and a call to action for preserving the art of making in a modern context.
Mistrovské lekce designu autorky Kelly Hoppen jsou nenahraditelným zdrojem informací, inspirujících nápadů a obchodních tajemství pro bytové designéry a architekty. Tato kniha poskytne odbornou radu každému, kdo chce svému domovu dodat nádech jedinečného stylu Kelly Hoppen.
Furniture has star qualities unlike any other object: It is both functional and decorative, yet it can connect us to history and far-flung places around the globe in the same way a Renaissance painting sends us back in time or a photograph takes us to a beloved overseas locale. Furniture also appeals to four of our senses at once: we see the way it makes an otherwise dull room into a glamorous one; we touch its sleek modern lines and soft fabrics; we hear hinges creaking; we smell the rich scents of antique wood and leather. The authors, each of whom are experts on furniture, share their knowledge of its value and importance from an intellectual and emotional perspective, and describe how best to assess it from an aesthetic one, exploring styles, techniques and materials. They introduce twenty golden ages, from the ancient world to the twentieth century, by way of such rich moments as Ming in China, Italian and French Baroque, Chippendale in England, the designs of Newport and Philadelphia in America, Neoclassicism in France, Russia and Sweden, Biedermeier, Shaker and Art Deco. They also spotlight the most brilliant contemporary international designers, both those who see furniture as akin to fine art and those who simply enjoy the craft involved. They explain how your own star piece can enrich an interior with glamour, drama and personality and advise on how to commission a unique handmade piece and buy antique furniture. Two of the field’s foremost experts – David Linley, who rose to the head of his profession after founding his own firm in 1985, and Charles Cator, who holds special responsibility in furniture and decorative arts at Christie’s International – provide unsurpassable guidance, with their intimate understanding of the subject from both a commercial and enthusiast’s perspective. Combined with Helen Chislett, who offers insightful comments from her experience as a writer on decorative arts, no group of authors is better suited to discuss these topics. Their illuminating text is supplemented by rich and varied illustrations – details of carving, ornamentation and upholstery, views of different styles of furniture used in historic and contemporary interiors, original drawings, and spectacular pieces, both antique and contemporary.
Kelly Hoppen Home is the ultimate decorating book, offering the chance to learn from the world-renowned designer's chic, modern design philosophy. From an idea's conception, through initial preparation and decision-making, to action planning and its eventual fruition, Kelly Hoppen shares insider secrets and reveals how to get the most from a living space. In Home, Kelly explores the entire process of creating a home that meets all your needs -one that is as functional and versatile as it is beautiful and nurturing. Kelly's skill in understanding how a home works and what gives it its individual look is illustrated by a portfolio of projects from the UK, USA, Israel and Switzerland. Beginning with her personal story of redesigning her own home, Kelly explains how to become your own interior designer. She divides the book into five parts, each focusing on a different element of interior design: the design process; design and decoration; furniture and furnishings; feeding the senses; and finishing with a room-by-room overview. Providing architectural plans and drawings alongside Vincent Knapp's stunning photographs, Hoppen's Home is a genuine treasure-trove of tips and techniques on how to become your own interior designer.
Ideas para ahorrar espacio en interiores contemporneos.Soluciones creativas para el almacenamiento, estancia por estancia.Esquemas inspiradores para todos los gustos y presupuestos.Opciones prcticas: los mejores diseos para el almacenamiento.
