A Selection of new books available from the Library
A History of Interior
Design tells the story of 6,000 years of domestic and public space. This fully
updated fourth edition includes a completely new chapter on
twenty-first-century interior design and a heavily revised chapter on the late
twentieth century. Interior design is a field that includes construction,
architecture, furniture, decoration, technology and product design. This
one-volume history weaves together these topics in a fascinating narrative that
runs from cave dwellings and temple architecture, through Gothic cathedrals and
Renaissance palaces, to the grand civic spaces of the nineteenth century and
the sleek interiors of modern skyscrapers. Embedded in a social and political
context, detailed discussions of famous buildings, from cathedrals to Koolhaas,
are interspersed with investigations of the domestic vernacular - the cottages,
farmhouses, apartments and city terraces inhabited by ordinary people. The new
edition of this bestselling history includes over 50 new images and many
previously black and white images updated to colour.
This substantial book
features one hundred of the most spectacular interiors across the world,
spanning the entire 20th century to the present day. It includes interiors
assembled by artists and fashion designers, architects, interior and
set-designers, bringing together diverse design talents from Piero Fornasetti
and Coco Chanel to Alvar Aalto, Marc Newson and Matthew Williamson. Twenty
short profiles are presented in the introduction, with a single iconic
photograph and a concise, informative text; eighty are profiled at length, in
chronological order, with superb colour photography and texts recounting the
stories of these remarkable designs. Representing every style from minimalism,
"Art Nouveau" and Neo-traditional to Gesamtkunstwerk creations that
defy definition, these iconic interiors are elegant compositions that endure as
lasting creations.
Design Masterclass is the definitive
home-decorating guide from Kelly Hoppen, offering invaluable professional
advice on both the practical and aesthetic aspects to interior design. Kelly
shares her trade secrets and expert knowledge to help you ensure that your
decorating project, however big or small in scale, runs smoothly, comes in on
time and within budget, and achieves a functional, flexible interior that suits
the way you live. Alongside inspiring photographs and room schemes of some of
her latest projects, Kelly offers expert guidance on how to use scale and
proportion, colour, texture, lighting, furniture, art and other decorative
elements to create a comfortable and elegant home that looks the way you want
it to. She also discusses the challenges and solutions commonly faced when
designing different spaces in the home - from kitchens, living rooms bedrooms
and bathrooms to media rooms and home offices, gyms and spas - and offers
helpful hints on all aspects of decorating and furnishing each one. An exhaustive
reference for both interior designers and home decorators, Design Masterclass
also includes essential advice on practical matters, such as budgeting,
scheduling, drawing up floor plans, creating room boards, briefing
professionals and managing the work.
Decorating
With Style : Speedy Tips, Savvy Tricks & Cool Ideas To Transform Your Home/
Abigail Ahern
Forget perfection - Decorating with Style gives
you the confidence to take risks with interior design, embrace what you love,
and fill your home with infectiously fabulous stuff: comforting, inviting and
imbued with personality. Decorating Abigail Ahern style is about creating
spaces that make you happy - not just buying the latest 'it' chair. According
to the internationally renowned interior designer, the most successful homes
always have an element of the unexpected. Good taste is wonderful, but without a
touch of eccentricity - some tension between spontaneity and rigour, refinement
and rebellion - beautifully co-ordinated rooms can leave you cold. Proving that
style has nothing to do with money and everything to do with confidence,
Abigail goes back to basics to help you determine your own style, then
demonstrates how to take interiors to the next level by mixing and layering
different styles and eras; injecting intrigue into a room with some maximalist
lighting or a decorative rug; playing around with scale, colour and texture to
create an enchanting, idiosyncratic vibe. Packed with original ideas, beautiful
photography, speedy updates and easy DIY projects - that transform affordable
furniture and accessories into something you'd see in a designer showroom -
this hip, hands-on guide offers all the tips, tricks and inspiration you need
to create a stylish home. For style-conscious girls on a budget, interior
design just got fun ...
The Great Interior Design Challenge is the
official tie-in to the prime-time BBC Two series. Twenty-four amateur designers
compete for the title, watched over by judges interior stylist Sophie Robinson
and architect and interior designer Daniel Hopwood as host Tom Dyckhoff,
architecture and interior design critic offers support. The book contains case
studies from the series - covering all room types, breakdowns of budget and
mood boards as well and expert advice from the judges. The book takes a look at
a variety of historical styles across the UK that feature in the series - from
Regency to Victorian and Edwardian to Art Deco right up to modern industrial
warehouse conversions - with inspiration for decorating within the style of your
home. Including a number of upcycle projects from the TV series, technical
know-how and insider tips from the judges, this book will help the amateur
achieve professional results. Tom Dyckhoff is the presenter and is the
architecture and design critic for the BBC's The Culture Show and has written
and presented many documentaries for the BBC and Channel 4. Tom has written a
weekly column in The Guardian Weekend for more than a decade and was the
architecture critic for The Times. Sophie Robinson is one half of the judging
panel and has been in the interior design business for over 12 years with a
reputation as one of the industry's top interior stylists, regularly employed
by top magazines and television. Daniel Hopwood completes the team as the
second judge and has created homes for millionaire clients, and is a director
at the elite British Institute of Interior Design.
The way you design your home says just as much
about you as the clothes you wear. This great new book is packed with practical
advice on how to achieve the look you want, for a budget you can afford. Before
you begin any kind of home-decorating project you need to make sure your canvas
is in good order. We include a handy checklist of common problems to look out
for and how to fix them - including cracks in walls, creaking stairs, damp
patches, draughts, leaking roofs or blocked chimneys. Doing it yourself is fun
and economical, so we include step-by-step instructions on how to achieve a
variety of home improvements. Of course it is not always possible (or safe) to
do everything yourself - sometimes the decision needs to be made: DIY or GSI
(get someone in!)? Getting the builders in can be stressful, but we include
plenty of advice on finding the best workmen for the job, and how best to brief
them and keep to budget. Planning makes perfect - so we have plenty of useful
information on making a moodboard, designing a room layout, choosing and using
colour and pattern, deciding on wall finishes and treatments and making the
most of your space. Your home should be perfectly suited to your lifestyle, so
whether you are looking for a cool, calm oasis, a stylish minimalist haven for
entertaining or a useful family space, this book is packed full of ideas and
inspiration so that you can really make your house a home to be proud of.
This refreshing take on colour is from one of the world's leading interior design bloggers, Will Taylor of Bright.Bazaar. Are you keen to use colour to imprint your personality on the canvas of your home, but lack the confidence to do it? Whether you want to add temporary colour to a rented space or introduce a whole new colour scheme to a home of your own, like a helpful and encouraging friend, Will guides you through making the most of the cornerstone of your life - where you live. He starts by giving you jumping-off points, from playing with fabric and pattern to layering in lighting, showing you how to learn to trust your colour instincts. Next, from soft and delicate pastel hues to bright and bold colour statements, ten colour cocktails each take on a different palette, arming you with the know-how you need to replicate the look at home. Will shares the personal photographs and memories that inspired his palette and shows you how to translate your inspirations into real life decorating schemes. He explores specific colour palettes for every room in your home to give you the confidence, knowledge and inspiration to get your colour choices right first time. Packed with personality and heart, playful but informative, engaging but practical, Bright Bazaar is brimming with ideas that work.
The Library has been very busy
over the summer installing a New Library Management System. This has allowed
the Library to re-look at some of its policies in the hope to improve its
services to users.
NEW LOAN ENTITLEMENTS:
All students are now entitled to
borrow up to 10 items at any one time. In addition Headphones, Laptops and
Visual Rulers are available to borrow (For use in the Library only).
HELP TO AVOID OVERDUE FINES:
2 days prior to the item being
due back to the library you will receive an email. This is to remind you about
your items on loan and that you need to return the items or renew them. If you
would like to keep using them, please click on the blue web-link in the e-mail.
This will take you straight to your Library account where you can click on a
renew button to extend the date on your library loans. You can do this up to
five times before you have to physically bring to item into the Library to
renew.
From your Library Account page you can also search the Library catalogue. Hopefully the new e-mail alert system will help you avoid overdue Library Fines
If you need help logging into
your Library account, searching the Library Catalogue or reserving books please
ask at the Library counter; and we will be happy to help. Equally if you need
help in accessing the Library’s databases please just ask.
NEW LIBRARY STUDY AREAS:
The Library’s space has been
slightly re-organised, in addition to the main Library there are now two quiet
study rooms; one is for complete silent study and the other is for quiet study,
where quiet conversation will be allowed.
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