abo design co. » books http://abodesignco.com The Ever-Changing World of Interior Design, Art & Architecture Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:46:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 The Perfect Home for Book Lovers http://abodesignco.com/architect/the-perfect-home-for-book-lovers/ http://abodesignco.com/architect/the-perfect-home-for-book-lovers/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:00:19 +0000 admin http://abodesignco.wordpress.com/?p=384 Are libraries too boring?  Do you crave adventure & intrique inside & outside of your many books?  For those of us who need an interesting, unique abode where we can sit back & enjoy our favourite novels, Point Design Studio in Tokyo, has created the perfect solution…an igloo style room to store books.  Bookshelves are designed to allow you to grab your books from inside or outside this hut style creation.  The design is whimsical, fun, creative and makes me want to spend hours in bed reading, while surrounded by books!

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New York City–based couple Robert & Cortney Novogratz have been renovating & designing unique & hip homes for families for over ten years. Describing their signature style as a sophisticated but bohemian mix of high & low, new & old, they offer their realistic advice on how to create original, warm interiors with ease. One part practical guide, one part inspirational volume on creating a look for the home, DOWNTOWN CHIC pairs humorous anecdotes about the pitfalls & pleasures of renovation with a treasure trove of decorating tips: how to use both boutique & flea-market finds; how to inject personality into a room affordably; how to decorate kids’ rooms so they appeal to children & adults; how to easily rehabilitate outdated furnishings; and many more. In each of the ten projects featured—which include a townhouse in New York City, a country house in Massachusetts, and a beach house in Brazil—before & after shots document the agony and ecstasy of any renovation project, as well as revealing the design duo’s vision and remarkable ability to see through the most awful of spaces to the amazing home that lies within.  I’m looking forward to its release on April 28!  To pre-order visit Amazon.com.  You can also visit the couple’s NYC-based design firm, SIXX Design, for more info.

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