Best Contemporary House Design - April 2024

California Contemporary: The Houses of Grant C. Kirkpatrick and KAA Design

The stunning houses of Grant Kirkpatrick and his firm, KAA Design, exemplify why so many of us look to Southern California as the pinnacle of sophisticated modern living. Two dozen magnificent custom homes,modern in style, are built of sensuous materials and sited to make the most of nature, views, and sunlight. This collection of visionary residences, shown in gorgeous photographs and colorful drawings, represents the California Dream, by an architect chosen by celebrities including TomHanks and Rita Wilson, Matt Damon, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, for their personal retreats. Kirkpatrick offers ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1616896582
• ASIN: 1616896582
• ISBN: 1616896582
• Manufacturer: Princeton Architectural Press

150 Best Tiny Home Ideas

A lavish, full-color guidebook showcasing the most up-to-date innovations and latest trends in efficient and successful small space design.Packed with detailed color photographs, comprehensive layout illustrations, and essential information, 150 Best Tiny Homes is the ideal solution for making the most of small living spaces—homes between 500 and 800 square feet—common to contemporary urban environments. Inside you’ll find 150 homes from around the world—each a model of efficiency and an inspiration for designing and decorating a range of compact dwellings.150 Best Tiny Homes offers a ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0062444662
• ASIN: 0062444662
• ISBN: 0062444662
• Brand: Harper Design Intl
• Manufacturer: Harper Design

Best-Selling 1-Story Home Plans, Updated 4th Edition: Over 360 Dream-Home Plans in Full Color (Creative Homeowner) Craftsman, Country, Contemporary, and Traditional Designs with 250+ Color Photos

If you're planning to build your own one-story dream home, this extensive collection will show you the best selling and most stylish designs available today! More than 360 plans to help you find & build your dream home More than 250 color photos of finished 1-story homes Home plans from top architects and designers from all over North America Wide variety of styles and sizes suited for any budget, from Traditional Ranch style to Country Craftsman cottages Special sections featuring outdoor living trends, kitchen design ideas, today's top features in a home, & how to maximize your living space... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1580117953
• UPC: 023863080385
• ASIN: 1580117953
• ISBN: 1580117953
• Brand: Design Originals
• Manufacturer: Creative Homeowner

Homes for Our Time. Contemporary Houses around the World

Across small cottages and lavish villas, beach houses and forest refuges, discover the world’s finest crop of new homes. This cutting-edge global digest features such talents as Shigeru Ban, MVRDV, and Marcio Kogan alongside up-and-coming names like Aires Mateus, Xu Fu-Min, Vo Trong Nghia, Desai Chia, and Shunri Nishizawa.Here, there are homes in Australia and New Zealand, from China and Vietnam, in the United States and Mexico, and on to less expected places like Ecuador and Costa Rica. The result is a sweeping survey of the contemporary house and a revelation that homes across the globe ma... [Read More]

• ASIN: 383657117X
• ASIN: 383657117X
• ISBN: 383657117X
• Manufacturer: TASCHEN

Ray Booth: Evocative Interiors

Ray Booth’s debut monograph presents curated home interiors by this master of modern elegance.Trained as an architect, designer Ray Booth’s distinctively elegant, strikingly evocative spaces exude modernism while reflecting a sense of place and history. Booth’s creativity is palpable in spectacular homes demonstrating his ability to harmonize open-plan interiors with the surrounding landscape.Presented here are Booth’s most celebrated Nashville residences and never-before-seen projects in Palm Beach, Louisiana, New York, Texas, and the Hamptons. Each illustrates his innovative use of f... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0847861880
• ASIN: 0847861880
• ISBN: 0847861880
• Manufacturer: Rizzoli

Nancy Braithwaite: Simplicity

Interior designer Nancy Braithwaite’s long-awaited first book is a striking tutorial in the power of simplicity in design. In the world of interior design, Nancy Braithwaite is known for her single-minded devotion to the principle that has guided her work for more than forty years: simplicity. Braithwaite’s work is luxuriously minimalist, its beauty inextricably tied to its Shaker-like purity. While her work varies from art deco to country, the underlying rules remain the same: every element should strive to be simple and powerful without compromise, and every room must have a level of pow... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0847843610
• ASIN: 0847843610
• ISBN: 0847843610
• Brand: Braithwaite Nancy
• Manufacturer: Rizzoli

Case Study Houses

The Case Study House program (1945–66) was an exceptional, innovative event in the history of American architecture and remains to this day unique. The program, which concentrated on the Los Angeles area and oversaw the design of 36 prototype homes, sought to make available plans for modern residences that could be easily and cheaply constructed during the postwar building boom.The program’s chief motivating force was Arts & Architecture editor John Entenza, a champion of modernism who had all the right connections to attract some of architecture’s greatest talents, such as Richard Neutr... [Read More]

• ASIN: 3836510219
• ASIN: 3836510219
• ISBN: 9783836510219
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: TASCHEN

Home: The Best of The New York Times Home Section: The Way We Live Now

Appealing and innovative houses that show creativity, ingenuity, and design savvy for all homeowners today. With striking photographs and compelling stories from its vast home-design archive, the editors of the New York Times’s beloved Home section offer a look at how contemporary homeowners make the most of their living spaces—whether small or stately, rural or urban, historic or cutting-edge—and do it with style. Reflecting the latest and most inventive ideas in home design, the projects express the optimism, resourcefulness, and experimentation of today’s architects, designers, and ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0847859959
• ASIN: 0847859959
• ISBN: 0847859959
• Manufacturer: Rizzoli

Case Study Houses (Basic Art Series 2.0)

The Case Study House program (1945–1966) was a unique event in the history of American architecture. Sponsored by Arts & Architecture magazine, the program sought to respond to the postwar building boom with prototype modern homes that could be both easily replicated and readily affordable to the average American.Concentrated on the Los Angeles area, the Case Study Houses included 36 model homes commissioned from such major architects of the day as Richard Neutra, Raphael Soriano, Craig Ellwood, Charles and Ray Eames, Pierre Koenig, Eero Saarinen, A. Quincy Jones, and Ralph Rapson. Their cri... [Read More]

• ASIN: 3836535602
• ASIN: 3836535602
• ISBN: 3836535602
• Brand: Smith Elizabeth A T
• Manufacturer: TASCHEN

Hollywood Interiors: Style and Design in Los Angeles

Hollywood individualism pervades every aspect of life in Los Angeles including interior design, where it manifests as highly original spaces from Malibu to Silver Lake in a dizzying assortment of styles—from 1920s and 1930s Spanish Revival houses in the Hollywood hills, to highly adorned Storybook houses, and airy and transparent midcentury modern forms. Status in Los Angeles, like success in the ever-fascinating movie industry that sets it apart, is based on the creation of truly unique moments. A relentless celebration of personality fuels the city, creating a cult of the individual and dr... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1580934161
• ASIN: 1580934161
• ISBN: 1580934161
• Manufacturer: The Monacelli Press

Jeweler: Masters, Mavericks, and Visionaries of Modern Design

This stunning, glamorously designed survey highlights the artistry, expertise, and inspiration behind the work of today’s most fascinating and influential jewelry designers. Breaking out of the rarified world associated with fine jewelry is a set of contemporary designers who combine traditional skills with fresh vision, transforming artistic inspiration into wearable art. Boundless creativity and a sense of playfulness distinguish these jewelers from the pack, skills that result in pieces that are breathtakingly sophisticated and deeply rooted in each designer’s singular aesthetic. Focusi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0847848612
• ASIN: 0847848612
• ISBN: 9780847848614
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: Rizzoli

The Things That Matter

• ASIN: 0679644318
• ASIN: 0679644318
• ISBN: 0679644318
• Brand: Spiegel Grau
• Manufacturer: Spiegel & Grau

The Decorated Home: Living with Style and Joy

In her first book, interior designer Meg Braff presents the building blocks of a pretty, polished home.   Everyone wants a house that is filled with grace and charm. Classic yet cheerful, Meg Braff’s style has a formality that is never studied, an elegance that is approachable and pretty. In seven chapters that cover the basics of her look, Braff shares advice on creating rooms that are both livable and attractive. In the first two chapters, she explores the key elements of her look—color and pattern—and how to employ them for maximum impact in your home. She discusses the essential ele... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0847858723
• ASIN: 0847858723
• ISBN: 0847858723
• Brand: RIZZOLI
• Manufacturer: Rizzoli

House Rules: A Novel

When your son can’t look you in the eye . . . does that mean he’s guilty? Jacob Hunt is a teen with Asperger’s syndrome. He’s hopeless at reading social cues or expressing himself well to others, though he is brilliant in many ways. But he has a special focus on one subject—forensic analysis. A police scanner in his room clues him in to crime scenes, and he’s always showing up and telling the cops what to do. And he’s usually right. But when Jacob’s small hometown is rocked by a terrible murder, law enforcement comes to him. Jacob’s behaviors are hallmark Asperger’s, but th... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0743296443
• ASIN: 0743296443
• ISBN: 0743296443
• Brand: Washington Square Press
• Manufacturer: Washington Square Press

Perfect English Townhouse

Continuing her exploration of English interiors, Ros Byam Shaw visits 14 distinctive townhouses full of charm, character, and style.Continuing her exploration of English interiors, Ros Byam Shaw visits 14 distinctive townhouses full of charm, character and style. In Perfect English Townhouse, Ros Byam Shaw examines the timeless English style of decoration in a variety of Georgian, Victorian and contemporary townhouses. Architecturally, these tall, narrow properties present challenges. How do you make the best of a basement kitchen with a low ceiling and limited light? Or allocate space when yo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1849759243
• ASIN: 1849759243
• ISBN: 1849759243
• Brand: Ryland Peters & Small
• Manufacturer: Ryland Peters & Small

McClean Design : Creating the Contemporary House

9780847863501

• UPC: 632225682

Graphic Design Sourcebook : The 100 Best Contemporary Graphic Designers

Graphic Design Sourcebook surveys the visually stunning, thought-provoking work of 100 groundbreaking practitioners, with projects ranging from websites, apps, banner ads, and infographics to social-issue posters, corporate branding, and interactive media. Every entry includes a

• UPC: 443854647

Design House 573147 Eastport Classic Contemporary 3-Light Indoor Dimmable Bathroom Vanity Light with Frosted Glass for Over the Mirror, Satin Nickel

The Design House 573147 Eastport 3 Light Vanity Light will brighten any room with its contemporary glass shades and satin nickel finish. This model is made of formed steel with frosted glass shades for a

• UPC: 47420098
• Model: 573147
• Color: SilverSatin Nickel

Design House 570929 Eastport Classic Contemporary 2-Light Indoor Bath Bar with Frosted Glass for Bathrooom Hallway Foyer, Satin Nickel

The Design House 570929 Eastport 2 Light Wall Light will brighten your bathroom with its contemporary glass shade and satin nickel finish. This model features beautiful frosted glass for a traditional touch. For indoor, wall

• UPC: 47419101
• Model: 570929
• Color: SilverSatin Nickel

Design House 577528 Eastport 2-Light Wall Light, Satin Nickel

The Design House 577528 Eastport 2 Light Wall Light will brighten any room with its contemporary glass shades and satin nickel finish. This model is made of formed steel with frosted glass shades for a

• UPC: 47414809
• Model: 577528
• Color: SilverSatin Nickel

Design House 577536 Eastport Classic Contemporary 4-Light Indoor Dimmable Bathroom Vanity Light with Frosted Glass for Over the Mirror, Satin Nickel

The Design House 577536 Eastport 4 Light Vanity Light will brighten any room with its contemporary glass shades and satin nickel finish. This model is made of formed steel with frosted glass shades for a

• UPC: 48836912
• Model: 577536
• Color: SilverSatin Nickel

Design House 570937 Eastport Classic Contemporary 2-Light Indoor Dimmable Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Frosted Glass for Kitchen Dining Room Foyer Entryway Bedroom, Satin Nickel

The Design House 570937 Eastport 2 Light Ceiling Light will brighten any room with its contemporary glass shade and satin nickel finish. This model is made of formed steel with a frosted glass shade for

• UPC: 48836914
• Model: 570937
• Color: SilverSatin Nickel

Design House 587543 Eastport Classic Contemporary 1-Light Indoor Dimmable Up/Down Mount Wall Light with Frosted Glass for Bathroom Hallway Foyer, Satin Nickel

The Eastport 1-Light Wall Mount will add contemporary style to your décor while illuminating your space. This fixture is made of formed steel with a cylinder, frosted glass shade for a traditional touch. Perfect for

• UPC: 373791668
• Model: 587543
• Color: SilverSatin Nickel
• Size: 85 x 44.85 x 4.75 x 10

Design House 570911 Eastport Classic Contemporary 3-Light Indoor Dimmable Pendant Stem for Kitchen Bar Island, Satin Nickel

The Design House 570911 Eastport Pendant Stem will brighten any kitchen or open area (shade sold separately). This model is made of formed steel For indoor, ceiling mount applications and constructed of formed steel with

• UPC: 47419309
• Model: 570911
• Color: SilverSatin Nickel

Design House 573139 Eastport Classic Contemporary 3-Light Indoor Dimmable Bowl Pendant with Frosted Glass for Entryway Foyer Dining Room, Satin Nickel

The Design House 573139 Eastport 3 Light Pendant will brighten your entrance or living room with its contemporary glass shade and satin nickel finish. This model is made of formed steel with a frosted white

• UPC: 47703006
• Model: 573139
• Color: SilverSatin Nickel

 Danielson Designs Artisan Wood Sign "Virginia Girls are the Best..." 16"x7"   

• UPC: 164031529658
• Category: Plaques & Signs
• Price: 25 USD

Eangee Home Design Wooden Wall Art Pallet Decor Wine Better with Time Sign

• UPC: 352972346160
• Category: Sculptures & Figurines
• Price: 37 USD