"There are those who spend lifetimes in houses that have nothing to do with who they really are. They may be perfectly designed, yet if they fail to reflect the personalities of the people who live in them, the very essence of intimacy is missing and this absence is disturbingly visible."
--From "a window inside"
One of the most influential designers working in America today, Rose Tarlow knows that creating a truly beautiful room is as much an emotional matter as it is one of color, light, fabric, and furniture. In The Private House, she offers insights into the mind of a master designer--as well as a glimpse into some of the extraordinary homes she's decorated.
Drawing upon her wealth of experience as an antiquaire and a designer, Ms. Tarlow discusses and illustrates simple principles of creative design that are appropriate to any home. Always arrange your comfortable, upholstered furniture first, she writes; pay special attention to how light affects your spaces; and use carpets as background only, never as the focus of a room.
With chapters on lighting, fabrics, color, and intimate spaces, Ms. Tarlow encourages readers to plan and decorate each area of their house with elegance and personal style, covering all the essential elements of design--including the emotional ones. The result should be a house that welcomes family and friends, one that enhances our quality of life.
Feng Shui Your Workspace for Dummies by Jennifer Lawler, ISBN 0764519875
Packed with tips on lighting, furniture, and clearing clutter
The fun and easy way® to dress a workspace for success
Looking to tap into the power of Feng Shui to enhance your workspace? This essential guide shows you how to apply its basic principles to design a comfortable, welcoming work environment that increases harmony, relieves tension, boosts your job productivity and performance, and maximizes positive energy.
Feng Shui Your Workspace for Dummies by Jennifer Lawler, ISBN 0764519875
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Bonovita childrens furniture The Private House by Rose Tarlow, ISBN 0609604724 