The Codes Guidebook for Interiors
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A must have for Interior Design Students. This book has been helpful to me so far in school.
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I've had this book for many years, and also subscribed to World of Interiors for over 10 years. It strikes me as a bit dated now - there's quite a strong focus on grand interiors, which personally don't interest me - the sections on Ancestral and Designer Decorated don't appeal much with their clutter and ostentation. The sections on Simple and Minimalist are of more interest to me (and easier to riff from). But there are good photographs and useful information on what makes these interiors work. Each section is introduced by someone known for that style, which is also useful.
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The Design Directory of Bedding is a valuable resource for any Interior Designer or Drapery Workroom, the perfect companion to Jackie Von Tobel's first book, The Design Directory of Window Treatments.

The designs and sketches are just wonderful, and so imaginative!  The accompanying CD with black and white line drawings makes it easy to print out a sketch to show a client.

You will be truly inspired by the many fresh ideas contained in this book!  I'm sure it will be the first book you turn to when looking for that perfect bedding or pillow design.
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If you are looking for design ideas that match Phillips Mediterrean and French looks, this is a good book.  I collect many books on design and hers are well-illustrated.  Additionally, they describe the manufacturers of the decorative items & fabrics.  While some of the interiors she show are a little "Dallas" or Nouveau, overall they are filled with homes that appear well built with good materials and interior design.  I would recommend this one.
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This is a great book with a lot of useful practical information, clearly explained with drawings and pictures, calculations and other needed information for window dressing and decoration.  THIS BOOK IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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The founder of the successful decor blog Decor8, Holly Becker, has teamed up with Joanna Copestick to release her first book titled DECORATE: 1000 Design Ideas for Every Room in Your Home. Full of more than 280 pages with photography by Debi Treloar who has worked on publications found in Elle Decoration UK, France, Italy and Germany, readers will be impressed by the beautifully designed rooms demonstrating an array of styles - simple, modern, eclectic, natural, flea market, colorful, floral, and modern glamour.

Walking the reader through the entire process from beginning to end, Becker shares her secrets of how to begin a project by revealing rules of thumb for creating the best lay-out for your space, along with basic guidelines that will help lay a groundwork for a successful project. From small compact spaces to grand scale rooms, no matter what living situation you may find yourself, you will receive valuable tips to incorporate and "create a space where spending time is a pleasure."

DECORATE is most certainly a resource I am thrilled to now have in my book collection and you will be happy to have on your shelves as well whether you are in the middle of a remodel or plan to spruce up a room or two down the road as it provides inspiration, reputable advice not only from Becker herself, but other respected interior designers such as Jonathan Adler, Kelly Wearstler, Amy Butler, Celerie Kemble and many more.
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The Language of Space and Form is a must for anyone interested in understanding the foundation principles of design in architecture.  The breakdown of the book is well organized and introduces basic vocabulary needed to describe .  Photographs of student work at various architecture programs compliment the written descriptions, offering a better visual of the descriptions.
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No denying I have an affection for home styling books.

They occupy probably 1/3 of my personal library in my home office. And even though I have amassed a large collection I never tire of adding more!

Perhaps because every time I peruse the pages I always get a dose of inspiration. Or feel delighted whenever I see a well planned, yet very homey, atmosphere designed by regular folks, like me. It is always fascinating what the hobbyists can do with creating a charming haven for their families.

Early last year I posted a home DIY post that became popular with my readers. The title was Painting A Wall Frame. After completing this project I was pleased with the results, but still felt the space needs to be more functional. I did not want to make it look like a gallery, which was the majority of the feedback I received from visitors of our home. So I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of Apartment Therapy: Complete + Happy Home by Maxwell Ryan and Janet Laban. Most of you will correlate the title to the popular blog Apartment Therapy. Although it is exciting to see new interior design dwellings featured in blog, it is a different experience to browse through a comprehensive book with its sole purpose is to engage its readers to creating a happy home.

The book is thick at 320 pages with three major sections: Setting Up Your Home, Living in Your Home, and Maintaining Your Home. Each of these topics were adequately covered.

Readers will be surprised to see that Setting Up Your Home starts at the very basic, from house hunting to getting the right home flow. And the chapters covering Maintaining Your Home have valuable tips on organization, repairs, and cleaning.

Within minutes of leafing through the Apartment Therapy: Complete + Happy Home pages, I had an epiphany on the hallway space where I created the mirrored wall frames. My goal was it had to be functional, appear stylish, yet very inviting. The result was positioning my brand new white piano in front of it and pairing it with a bright red storage ottoman that stored my winter blankets. On top of this footstool I decided to put all the large size books that were too big to fit in our library shelves. It was a mix of art, car, home, and wine books. To balance the look I decided to place a large floor glass vase and fill it with dried twigs on the other side of the piano.

Stepping back to look at the finished interior style I was really pleased. Now this hallway looks exactly how I want it to be. And all it took to get my creative juices in motion was reading Apartment Therapys Complete + Happy Home.
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This is a great book! It has tips, and design ideas for all tastes. It covers everything from trim, islands, stoves, floors, sinks, backsplash, basically everything and a lot of custom ideas too.

Great stuff!
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Jeffrey Alan Marks has a book out (foreword by Suzanne Goin, photographed by Douglas Friedman), with a collection of some of the massive body of work he has executed over the years. We love our JAM from Bravo's Million Dollar Decorators. His good looks (he put himself through design school by modeling), and his beautiful interior design work are well known to design devotees.

This book has some of the most beautiful photography of interiors that I have ever seen. Jeffrey penned the text himself, and it is well written. You hear his voice as we have come to know it, and he shares details. details, details.

This is a book to get lost in over and over again. Though known for a high end coastal look, JAM delivers beautiful, layered rooms in every genre. Put this one on your get-it list.

Rizzoli published the book. They are such an amazing publisher of books on home decor and design. I love their format. They always have tons of photos, and good writers. I have several volumes with the Rizzoli "R" on the spine, and I am thrilled to add "The Meaning of Home" to my collection.
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This is a Lovely book (or should I say books) as two are in the outer sleeve. As an Interior Designer, I have referred to it when Art Deco is part of a scheme. It's a keeper.
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A review for another book advised me that you can now download a FULL PDF copy of the code, tailored for your state, from online resources, thanks to a legal victory.

But the code is still very complex, and often goes way beyond what you need to know for basic residential code requirements.  (For example, it includes commercial applications, townhouses and apartments vs. single family dwellings, etc.)

This book was AWESOME as a summary guide with visual explanations, and it includes references to the actual code where necessary.  I also have the entire set of Dewalt visual guides to codes.  That series has illustrative photos, but in many cases is too simplistic (and offers little explanation).  This book serves a perfect balance, however, between illustrations and explanations.

The format is outstanding and easy to read or puruse.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is building a home, remodelling a home, or building an addition onto your home.  DO NOT COUNT ON BUILDERS DOING THINGS RIGHT.  (All you need to do is watch one episode of "Holmes on Homes" to know how that works.)
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Does anyone really love a code book? Maybe not, but it is an essential part of day to day life of an architect.  I do like the fact that Amazon was right priced and quick with delivery!  The existing building code is an essential reference if you work on existing structures, the older the more appropriate this code.
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This bedding directory is a must have for any Interior Designer or Wookroom. I couldn't wait to get my copy to see all the bedding designs.  The sketches are detailed, beautiful and colorful. Jackie's, "The Design Directory of Window Treatments and Bedding Directory" is a must have for your library. I would recommend these 2 books in a heartbeat!!

Valerie Holzer
Bowie, Md
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This is one of the nicer books I have picked up that depict cottages and their interiors. Lots of lovely pictures that are sure to inspire the designer in you. There is something for most tastes...if cottage design is what you are looking for. This is also a great coffee table book...nice cover and nice to pick up and browse through.
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Every interior design student should have a copy of this book in their resource library.
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Wonderful book! I can't get enough of it. It has introduction to styles for beginners like me. No obscure names and unknown words, she explains everything. It also helps you determine your style. Plenty of inspiring photos of interiors with explanations of how it was done. I feel I have a sense of style with it :)