House Design

Coco Chanel created the look of the modern woman and was the high priestess of couture. She believed in simplicity, and elegance, and freed women from the tyranny of fashion. She inspired women to take off their bone corsets and cut their hair. She used ordinary jersey as couture fabric, elevated the waistline, and created bell-bottom trousers, trench coats, and turtleneck sweaters. In the 1920s, when Chanel employed more than 2,000 people in her workrooms, she had amassed a personal fortune of $15 million and went on to create an empire.

This book describes how to be your own general contractor when building your own home. In the process you will save the builder's fee and real estate costs, and I describe many other ways to save costs.

The creator of the popular cleaning website Clean Mama and author of Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home shows you how to establish systems and rituals to transform your home into a clean, organized, and comfortable space for you and your family.

Overwhelmed by clutter? Tired of constantly tidying up? Discover a path from chaos to calm with expert decluttering strategies tailored to busy moms. Clearing Clutter, Creating Joy is your essential companion on the journey to reclaiming your space and sense of calm. This comprehensive guide gives you inspiration and practical tools to transform your home into a tranquil sanctuary. Written by Michelle Urban, an expert in home organization and decluttering, the book offers strategies tailored specifically to busy moms. Whether you're new to decluttering or have struggled with it before, ...

An inspiring book from Meik Wiking, the New York Times bestselling author of The Little Book of Hygge, about how to use space, light, and Danish design to transform your home to fit your needs.

A powerful guide to why even the most well-intentioned innovations go haywire, and the surprising ways we can change course to create a more positive future, by two celebrated experts working at the intersection of design, technology, and learning at Stanford University’s acclaimed d.school.

Introducing "Solar Greenhouse," the ultimate guide for those passionate about sustainability, self-sufficiency, and year-round gardening, transforming your green thumb into a green superhero! This revolutionary eBook is your one-stop resource, taking you on a journey through the world of solar greenhouses and empowering you with the knowledge to create and nurture your very own thriving, eco-friendly garden oasis. Dive into the fascinating evolution of greenhouse technology as this comprehensive guide expertly breaks down everything you need to know about solar greenhouse designs, concepts,...

Gain energy independence, access to electricity, or reduce the cost of diesel generators for your home or RV! Off-grid solar systems or self-sufficient power systems generate enough energy without having to tap into the grid by using solar panels and battery storage. If you live in an RV or van, solar panels can charge your home batteries so you can run AC appliances on the road without having to plug into an external power source. There are many guides out there about solar panel systems. Unfortunately, very often, these guides are incredibly technical and complicated to understand if you ...

The Cottage Fairy Companion is your accessible and beautiful guide to mindful living. It teaches the fundamentals of cottagecore style through the practices of The Cottage Fairy’s daily life.

Promising health, wealth, and happiness, feng shui offers endless appeal - at least in concept. Unfortunately, feng shui's seemingly complicated methods are often difficult to learn and apply in a meaningful way. Fortunately, Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life is written in plain and simple English. Revealing the ancient Chinese secrets that are as useful and necessary today as they have been for centuries, Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life communicates how to meet "The One", find a dream job, and much more.

No matter what the world says, embracing the seasons doesn't require endless bins of factory-made decor or loads of time. In fact, your home can be festive, stylish, and cozy with minimal effort and a limited budget.

With rent and home prices going through the roof, it’s natural to doubt your financial abilities to afford your home. But here’s some good news–you don’t have to worry about paying hefty amounts to landlords. You can build your own home instead!

We all know how expensive the services of interior designers and decorators are, but with the right guidance, you too can create a beautifully designed home just like you see in today’s interior design magazines. This is an opportunity for you to express your style and personality in your home through a manner that will leave you feeling confident and content with your newly redesigned space. Thanks to the assortment of tools and resources that I will elaborate upon in-depth throughout this book, you can now bring any design style you’d like to life with little to no assistance.

More Than Just a Pretty Space is MORE than an average home decor book! Create a perfectly styled home for YOUR unique body, mind, and soul with this professional, one-of-a-kind interactive guide by expert feng shui specialist Reiko Gomez. Reevaluate and rejuvenate yourself and your surroundings with this easy visualization guide that uses spiritual fulfillment, psychological research, and scientifically proven design principles to change your life.

Operating an ALF can be rewarding. The services you provide for people aged 62+ and their families help people live their best lives. You also contribute to the community and society at large by maintaining the health and well-being of a contributing member.

Step into a visionary tale of urban innovation with "Blueprinting Tomorrow," an extraordinary journey into the architectonic renaissance shaping our cities' destinies. This riveting eBook reveals the impetus behind the future urbanism movement, meticulously dissecting the complex, multi-faceted beast that our cities’ planning and design have become. As you delve into Chapter 1, you will discover the quintessence of 21st-century urbanism, tracing its historical roots and witnessing the transformative power of technology on our built environments. "Blueprinting Tomorrow" doesn't just ...

In this wide-ranging, character-driven audiobook, science-journalist Emily Anthes takes us on an adventure into the buildings in which we spend our days, exploring the profound and sometimes unexpected ways that they shape our lives. Drawing on cutting-edge research, she probes the painkilling power of a well-placed window and examines how the right office layout can expand our social networks.

Do you really know your identity in Christ? Until you understand the three parts of who you are, you won’t experience what you have in Him. It is the key that unlocks the Christian life. In this booklet, renowned Bible teacher and bestselling author Andrew Wommack will teach about: Eternal redemption The fruit of the Spirit Spirit vs. flesh The mind of Christ

Do you wish a decluttering expert could come alongside you to help tackle specific roadblocks that always derail your decluttering journey? Dana K. White, self-proclaimed recovering slob and author of Organizing for the Rest of Us and Decluttering at the Speed of Life, is here to help with her original audio series, Decluttering Deep Dives.

When you look around your home, what do you see? Does your bedroom invoke a feeling of soothing calm? Is your guest room reminiscent of a chic hotel? Can you entertain in your dining room with ease? Even if a few of the rooms in your home feel functional, finished and full of style, everyone has a space that just isn't meeting the needs and expectations of its occupants. It is quite common to have an eye for design but struggle with executing the ideas we see.