Log Cabin Floor Plans

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One of the Laura Ashley series on home decorating, this guide suggests how to use fabrics creatively to transform any room. It includes many projects some of which are instant - like no-sew curtains and tie-backs. There are more ambitious projects, such as a child's tented bed and a padded ottoman.

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• Rich, warm, relaxed, natural—Adirondack camps, Western lodges, much more • Glowing photos of dozens of unique rustic homes from across North America • Spotlights craftspeople and creative forces in construction and décor • Great idea book for anyone looking to design or decorate a primary or second home Used to be that "rustic" meant a dusty, dumpy cabin in the woods. No more! Rustic Revisited reveals today's rustic—contemporary design that celebrates the honesty of all-natural, local materials such as wood, twig, stone, and bark. Rustic structures often have the same finish on the exterior and the interior—for example, rough-hewn timber on both the outside and inside. The homes in Rustic Revisitedembrace the hand-crafted philosophy of rustic and show how to take that philosophy to new heights in a variety of styles, from the Adirondack camp to the Western lodge to the classic log cabin. Thirty unique homes, most planned by architects or interior designers, are showcased here, each lavishly photographed to allow readers exclusive access to interiors, exteriors, and noteworthy details in unusual rustic houses from New York to California, from Montana to Ontario, from North Carolina to Minnesota. These homes cover the full spectrum of rustic—renovations and new construction, traditional and cutting edge. A bonus chapter on decoration spotlights the craftspeople who are the creative forces of the movement.

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Take your rusty old watering can or used shovel and turn them into precious keepsakes! This charming book shows the reader how to use various decorative painting techniques to turn everyday gardening items into original works of art perfect for decorating the home or garden.

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Featuring images of tented and tree-house camps to thatched bungalows and luxurious lodges, this interior design guide evokes the essence of African style. Colour photography celebrates the unique architectural and decor style, providing inspiration for the home decorator.

In our culture, the word safari--which means journey in Swahili--conjures exotic images: romantic treks across desert plains rife with wild animals, journeys through dense jungles and down winding rivers, and the stylish indulgence popularized by early explorers like Captain William Cornwallis and depicted in movies like Out of Africa. Nowadays, Africa still attracts adventurous travelers who want to experience wilderness in the style of these early explorers. Lucky for them, many camps and lodges perpetuate these traditions, adopting the decorative style and offering many creature comforts to provide at once a romanticized way of "roughing it" and an experience of great luxury. In Simply Safari, Swaziland-based wildlife photographers Daryl and Sharna Balfour illustrate a broad spectrum of architectural and decorative styles--from the more traditional to the most modern, and from the original tented safari style to motifs more reminiscent of a luxury hotel in the wild. The authors take readers on a photographic tour of 26 lodges in seven southern African states, including Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, illustrating the dynamic combination of primitive architecture and the high decorative style of European explorers. They depict romanticized versions of safari life ranging from a tree-house camp in Zambia, high on the banks of the Zambezi River, to the air-conditioned luxury of South Africa's Shamwari Lodge. Botswana's Abu Camp on the Okavango Delta offers lavishly furnished tents with polished teak floors, a custom-made mahogany sleigh bed, and solid brass and copper bathtubs imported from Italy. Sossusvlei, Ongava, and Skeleton Coast safari camps in Namibia avoid competing with the stunning setting by relying on the simplicity of raw materials and natural textures. Combinations of vibrant earth tones and natural materials such as canvas, wood, stone, and thatch blend effortlessly to delight the eye without detracting from the views beyond. Sumptuous photographs and inspiring text will entice those who want to transform their homes--whether city apartments or rambling country spreads--into exotic retreats that call to mind these breathtaking African locales. A handy source list is included to make it easy for readers to find many of the home furnishings pictured. Contact information for the featured lodges is included for those inspired to experience safari life firsthand. --Robin Donovan

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Discover Laura Ashley's tips on using fabric to bring color, pattern, and texture to an entire home. Extraordinarily versatile, fabric can dramatically define a room with sweeping curtains or a child's tented bed, or add decorative touches with cushions, covered boxes, and screens. Ideas are included for every room -- living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, children's rooms, bathrooms, and garden rooms. Inspiring photographs display finished projects in beautifully styled rooms, and each project is easily accessible with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions.

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With 30 years experience as one of the world's finest interior designers-sought by rock stars, royalty, movie stars, and the rich and famous worldwide-Nicholas Haslam presents his signature style in Sheer Opulence. Never one for pure minimalism or overblown fussiness, the Haslam interior has chutzpah and a touch of opulence that seduces you the moment you experience it. Like the masters of true design before him, Nicholas Haslam has the fashion designer's instinct and originality that enables him to make rooms look glamorous yet livable, practical yet flattering to their owner and their surroundings. Constantly breaking down boundaries, Haslam is legendary for his unique effects, such as stunning mosaic gilt-effect walls, linen carpets, silver-papered ceilings, slashed leather curtains, and Picasso-inspired fabric footstools. Sheer Opulence reveals Haslam's decorating secrets and instinctive approach to design. This is an original and extraordinary visual diary of influences, inspirations, works in progress, tear sheets, and sample boards. It displays the Haslam style in detail, highlighting the houses he has worked on in the US and UK. Photographed throughout with stunning, specially commissioned photography, it is an exceptional showcase of a very distinctive approach to design that reflects Haslam's larger-than-life persona. The rock stars' favorite decorator, Haslam has an impressive client list and his celebrity often matches that of his clients. Yet Sheer Opulence shows how anyone can aspire to this signature look, and bring glamour and style to their own everyday living.

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The design and décor of the Adirondacks are forever linked to our modern idea of vacation living and outdoor relaxation. But they are also home to a rich interior design style focused on handcrafted furniture and rustic accessories.

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Western design has evolved from the limitations of log-style architecture, simple and rough-hewn lodgepole pine furnishings, brightly colored leather, and Chimayo weavings to stately interiors that are graceful, elegant, and highly polished, incorporating upscale fabrics and ornamentation