Synopses & Reviews
More than twenty superstars from the world of crafting--including Anna Corba, April Cornell, Sandi Genovese, and Andrea Grossman--offer their expert advice on how to design a work space where creativity can blossom. Like the bestselling Business of Bliss, it's practical, inspirational, and beautiful to behold.Research by Craft Trends Magazine reveals that 89% of all crafters are women, and that they want to work in an environment conducive to creating their art. This invaluable and very special guide helps them achieve that goal, whatever their passion. It goes straight to the experts: successful women who have made their mark in more than 10 different creative fields. These top designers and artisans offer insights gleaned from years of experience, reveal how they constructed their own creative spaces, and explain how the reader can make practical use of these decorating, organizational, and inspirational techniques as they go about designing their own work areas. Among the pertinent questions they answer: Where did you like to work as a child? What's the most important thing about having your own place to work? Are women's creative spaces different from men's? How important is it for you to organize your work, and how do you do it? Do you listen to music when you work--and what kind? The featured designers include Wendy Addison, Dena Fishbein, Jill Schwartz, and Suze Weinberg and their fields range from paper crafts to gardening.
A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club & the Homestyle Book Club.
Review
andldquo;In her previous work Shed Chic, Coulthard examined the various structures and functions of sheds, which are used for so much more than storing gardening equipment. Her focus here is on the interiors, showing styles ranging from plain and simple to country, many of which rely on flea market finds in the decor. She provides an overview of each style with suggested furnishings and decorative accessories. Rounding out the information is a detailed look at individual sheds sharing the ownersandrsquo; ideas on decoration and their use as guest cottages, artist spaces, offices, etc. The book concludes with a review of the various options for walls, flooring, heating and power, fabric, furniture, and storage, including a few projects that require simple DIY skills. VERDICT The variety of styles shown in more than 250 color photographs and the advice on how to make a compact space feel spacious will be useful to anyone searching for home-decorating ideas.andrdquo; andmdash;Library Journal
Synopsis
From potting sheds to old summerhouses ripe for a makeover, Shed Decor reveals how simple it can be to transform an outdoor building into a private oasis for work, play, or relaxation. Whether you want a rustic hideaway or an urban den, a andldquo;salvage chicandrdquo; office or a quirky creative hub, youand#39;ll find hundreds of quick, inexpensive, and clever ideas to design an inviting room.
Synopsis
In need of a place to work, play, or relax? A shedand#39;s the perfect solution! Small in space and investment, it easily fits in a backyard or gardenand#160;and, as this inspirational design guide shows, can also be beautiful. From seemingly unpromising potting sheds to tired old summerhouses ripe for a makeover, Shed Decor reveals how the right combination of colors, fabrics, furniture, and accessories can transform an outdoor building. Whether you want a rustic hideaway or an urban den, a andldquo;salvage chicandrdquo; office or a quirky creative hub, youand#39;ll find hundreds of quick, inexpensive, and clever ideas to design an inviting room.
About the Author
Sally Coulthard has written extensively about home dand#233;cor and outdoor living. After studying Archaeology at Oxford University, Sally channeled her love of old buildings and gardens into her career. Find out more at sallycoulthard.co.uk.