The Home Book
Oliver Heath(Author)
Cassell Illustrated (Publisher)
Published on 9. March 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-84403-402-4 (ISBN)
Description
The one-stop design bible for everyone wanting to create an individual home of their own. Ever wondered how the design professionals achieve the perfect look, and how you can replicate it in your own home? In "The Home Book", talented designer Oliver Heath demystifies interior design and guides you through the process of creating a stylish, practical and fun home that fits your everyday needs. Starting with the basics of design and decoration, Oliver shows how to plan your ideas and provides inspirational ideas for colour, lighting, flooring, wall finishes, storage and furniture before moving on to look at how these can be applied to each area of the house - bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, study, and hall. Additional sections on architectural advice, tips on making your home environmentally friendly, and the tools you need for the job make "The Home Book" an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to redesign, redecorate, or rethink their home.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
983 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84403-402-4 (9781844034024)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Oliver Heath was a popular presenter on BBC1's Changing Rooms. Previous to that, he was on our screens as a designer and presenter on the BBC Homefront series, where he won the BBC Homefront Young Designer of the Year Award in 1998. He also has his own multi-disciplinary design practice that boasts such clients as Barratt Housing and the New Millennium Exhibition Company.
Content
Introduction; The Basics: lighting, flooring, plans, furniture, wall finishes, colour schemes.; Room-by-room analysis looking at concepts, planning and storage in:; Bedrooms; bathrooms; Kitchens; Dining Rooms; Living Rooms; Home Offices; Hallways; Architectural Advice; Taking it Further; 'Greener' Homes - advice on recycling, energy conservation, products; Your Toolbox; Glossary.