Knack Green Decorating & Remodeling: Design Ideas and Sources for a Beautiful Eco-Friendly Home (Knack: Make It easy) (Paperback)

From do-it-now ideas to renovating whole rooms, the most beautiful green things for your home

From the Back CoverIt’s beautiful going green. The home furnishings industry is undergoing a renaissance of amazing new products that are less toxic for people, are made with renewable resources, and avoid processes that can harm the environment. The surprise is how sumptuous these new green choices are. With over 400 full-color photos, Knack Green Decorating & Remodeling showcases al (more…)

The Complete Guide to Bathrooms: Ideas & Projects for Building & Remodeling (Black & Decker) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

Bathrooms are one of the most popular-and expensive- home remodeling projects. Because of the expense, do-it-yourselfers can enjoy enormous savings over the cost of having the work done by contractors. In addition to the quality-of-life benefits offered by a new or remodeled bathroom, a new bath can add substantial equity to the value of a home-in some instances, the entire expense is offset by increased home value. A bathroom is one of the few remodeling projects for which this is tr (more…)

Capes: Design Ideas for Renovating, Remodeling, and Building New (Updating Classic America) [BARGAIN PRICE] (Hardcover)

From Publishers Weekly
Within the architectural syntax of the American homestead, the Cape Cod house stands as one of our most durable and prolific symbols, writes Gitlin, an architect and a Cape-owner herself. With its “simple one-and-a-half story form” and its steeply pitched roof, often capped with a few dormers, the Cape has long been accepted as a fundamental unit of middle-class comfort and modesty, especially since its proliferation in the decades following World War II. This (more…)

1001 Ideas for Bathrooms: The Ultimate Sourcebook: Fixtures, Accessories and Decorative Schemes (Paperback)

Dream up your dream bath   From the overall design to picking the right baths, showers, toilet, cabinets, tiles, faucets and floor…this is a comprehensive compendium providing the very latest information on all bathroom styles, materials and accessories. Readers will find inspiration from hundreds of photos that show how to transform an ordinary bathroom into the perfect bathroom. With expert advise on design, budgets, materials and installation, 1,001 Ideas for Bathrooms will help (more…)

Kitchen Ideas (Better Homes & Gardens Decorating) (Paperback)

Affordable ideas for turning any kitchen into an inviting and functional space This book is your guide to designing the kitchen of your dreams. It offers a survey of kitchen trends, ideas for enhancing existing floor plans, advice on how to mix and match materials, and tips on how to achieve a look for less. Whether you’re looking to spruce up your kitchen with simple cosmetic refreshes or completely transform your kitchen with a major remodel, you can turn to Kitchen Ideas forHund (more…)

Bungalows: Design Ideas for Renovating, Remodeling, and Building New (Updating Classic America) (Paperback)

From Publishers Weekly
With this first in the series Updating Classic America, Taunton focuses on bungalow houses, which were built throughout Canada and the U.S. between 1900 and 1930. Authors Connolly and Wasserman (both architects and bungalow owners) offer suggestions on how to modify the cozy bungalow. With more than 200 photos, the authors illustrate how to add onto the house, open it up, raise the roof, and do more inside and out while keeping the integrity of the original de (more…)

Design Ideas for Kitchens (2nd edition) (Paperback)

This is the ultimate guide to designing your perfect kitchen – featuring nearly 500 inspirational full-colour photos. With the fast-pace of modern life, and the resurgence of cooking at home, the kitchen has once again become the centre of attention. “Design Ideas for Kitchens” is a lavishly illustrated volume that features hundreds of examples of professionally designed kitchens that are sure to provide inspiration and ideas for all. Also included in this volume are: tips on how t (more…)

Ranches: Design Ideas for Renovating, Remodeling, and Building New (Updating Classic America) (Paperback)

Ranches is a unique combination of outstanding designs and proven ideas for renovating, remodeling, and building a ranch-style home. Featuring over 20 examples of updated homes and new ranches, the book is illustrated with inspiring original color photography and before and after floor plans.

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Design Ideas for Bathrooms (2nd edition) (Paperback)

This is the ideal guide to realizing the true potential of your bathroom – from simple shower rooms to sumptuous master suites. This richly illustrated volume – featuring more than 500 photo illustrations – provides readers with all the information and inspiration they need to add a touch of style to their bathroom. “Design Ideas for Bathrooms” features hundreds of examples of the latest designs for master baths, family bathrooms, en suites, accessible designs, and fixtures – all f (more…)