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At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson Staff Pick There is nothing on this planet that Bryson cannot make fascinating. In his hands, exploring the minutiae of his house becomes an adventure. (Granted, his house is a Victorian vicarage in Norfolk, England.) At Home is a joyful, chatty dip into the... (read more) Your price: $15.95 New - Trade Paper 
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Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter: Scaling Back in the 21st Century by Lloyd Kahn Staff Pick The house I grew up in (with my sister, my two parents, a constant but ever-changing assortment of critters, and all the associated clutter one might expect) was 800 sq. ft. In a word: tiny. But the homes in Lloyd Kahn's Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter give... (read more) Your price: $26.95 New - Trade Paper
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Compact Cabins: Simple Living in 1000 Square Feet or Less; 62 Plans for Camps, Cottages, Lake Houses, and Other Getaways by Gerald Rowan Publisher Comments The setting might be a sparkling lakefront, a cool clearing in the woods, a breathtaking mountaintop, or an expansive beach, but the dream of a modest retreat from everyday life often includes a simple little cabin. In cabin getaways of the imagination... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson Staff Pick There is nothing on this planet that Bryson cannot make fascinating. In his hands, exploring the minutiae of his house becomes an adventure. (Granted, his house is a Victorian vicarage in Norfolk, England.) At Home is a joyful, chatty dip into the... (read more) List Price $28.95 Your price: $15.95 Used - Hardcover
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100+ Living Rooms (100+ Tips & Ideas) by Fernando De Haro Synopsis The living room should be the heart of the house, the main meeting place that will take the inhabitants of the house when the resting or meeting hours arrive since it is the best place for relaxation and family meetings. The light and design will be... (read more) Your price: $11.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Houseboat Book by Barbara Flanagan Publisher Comments This isn't a lifestyle look, it's the real thing about adventurous living aboard houseboats: independent, expressive, and fun. It's advertised as the most comprehensive book on the floating dwellings of North America.... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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+ Storage (Ideas) by Fernando De Haro Synopsis To know how to make the most of the spaces for objects that we have is as important as the caring and the design of the spaces. That's why + Storage provides ideas of how to make the most of the useful areas of the flexible furniture while this are... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Trade Paper
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100+ Tips Ideas Color (100+ Tips & Ideas) by Fernando De Haro Synopsis Color, is the most valuable means so that an architectural work transmits the sensations that the architect wants the user to perceive in certain spaces. If the color is used in the right way and with a great deal of knowledge of its nature, it might... (read more) Your price: $11.95 New - Trade Paper
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Ideas by Fernando De Haro Synopsis To plan the decoration of each of the spaces, Ideas publishes + Apartments to teach new decorative styles, to personalize specific designs but well-grounded. If an apartment is small or big, if the height of its walls is extense or reduced, those are... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Trade Paper
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+ Lighting (Ideas) by Fernando De Haro Synopsis If you are either a private individual or a professional, this book presents the most outstanding ideas in housing lighting. Among the essential aspects to consider in order to match the best options for the right atmosphere are the elements that look to... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Trade Paper
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Timberframe: The Art and Craft of the Post-And-Beam Home by Tedd Benson Publisher Comments Timberframe shows that time-honored timber construction has unlimited design possibilities. Written by Tedd Benson, who is nationally known as the leader in timberframe design and construction, this vividly photographed book explores a variety of styles,... (read more) List Price $40.00 Your price: $19.95 Used - Hardcover
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100+ Gardens and Terraces (100+ Tips & Ideas) by Fernando De Haro Synopsis Garden is the space of a house that is facing the open sky and that has a variety of plants, flowers and natural elements. It is important to note that the garden is the space that is more or less previously planned and designed where you can be in touch... (read more) Your price: $11.95 New - Trade Paper
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Nano House: Innovations for Small Dwellings by Phyllis Richardson Publisher Comments Space is at a premium in growing cities. In the countryside, we want to preserve nature and the landscape. In impoverished parts of the world, the necessity for sustainable and economical shelter is stronger than ever. Lifestyles and daily routines are... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Hardcover
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The Visual Dictionary of American Domestic Architecture by Rachel Carley Publisher Comments Architectural historian Rachel Carley offers a richly detailed guide to 500 years of American home design. More than 600 precisely detailed illustrations show readers how to identify and describe a house of a particular style. Every element that may be... (read more) List Price $27.00 Your price: $10.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Frank Lloyd Wright S Robie House: The Illustrated Story of an Architectural Masterpiece by Donald Hoffmann Publisher Comments Painstakingly researched and illuminating account of the making of the Fred C. Robie home. Revealing family documents, excerpts from a 1958 interview with Fred Robie, and 160 black-and-white illustrations illuminate design, construction, various stages... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Ornament and Design of the Alhambra by Owen Jones Publisher Comments An influential Victorian artist and architect's peerless collection displays full-color plates that expertly reproduce original designs from the grand Moorish palace. This splendid volume ventures inside the Alhambra's stone walls, gates, and towers... (read more) Your price: $15.95 New - Trade Paper
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The House Book by Phaidon Publisher Comments Now available in a convenient pocket-sized mini format, this is the essential illustrated reference book for everyone interested in houses.... (read more) List Price $11.95 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper
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More Straw Bale Building: A Complete Guide to Designing and Building with Straw by Chris Magwood Publisher Comments Straw bale houses are easy to build, affordable, super energy efficient, environmentally friendly, attractive, and can be designed to match the builder's personal space needs, esthetics and budget. Despite mushrooming interest in the technique, however... (read more) Your price: $34.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Japanese House: Architecture and Interiors by Alexandra Black Publisher Comments The simple beauty of Japanese architecture and design has inspired many of the world's top architects and designers. The grace and elegance of the Japanese sensibility is reflected in both modern and traditional Japanese homes, from their fluid floor... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Trade Paper
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Houses of Saint-Tropez by Marie Bariller Publisher Comments Saint-Tropez: The name alone conjures up images of impossible glamour. The beaches of the Riviera will forever be a summertime playground for the rich, royal, and famous, and there are those who live year-round in Saint-Tropez, too. For residents... (read more) List Price $45.00 Your price: $17.95 Used - Hardcover
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