Through the use of more than 400 instructional and inspirational color photos and a unique 16-page color selector on graduated pages, the author of "Decorative Style" and "Lighting Style" demystifies the art of using colors, textures, paints, and surface finishes to create dramatic and distinctive effects in any home.

Shows forty decorating styles and demonstrates special painting techniques.

A complete celebration of Britain’s favourite architectural show.

Kevin McCloud is a leading influence in interior design. His unique and refreshing approach stems from a background in art history and the theatre. Using a repertoire of techniques ranging from the traditional to the self-invented, he offers an unsurpassed array of rich effects and a sure guide to effective styling.

DIV Packed with tools and tips, this essential guide provides the instructions any aspiring self-builder needs to ensure that their vision becomes reality. Organized into three main sections—Thinking, Dreaming, and Doing—guidelines are provided that cover every aspect of the build, from finding a plot, obtaining planning permission, and commissioning and briefing architects and builders up through implementing the build itself. Structured around fundamental locations—urban, suburban, and rural—a host of successful projects are featured, including, a reinvented violin factory, a converted barn, and a glass pavilion on a beach. Suggestions for using green design and building techniques are also provided. DIVDIV Kevin McCloud is an interior designer and the author of several books, including Bathrooms, Choosing Colors, Grand Designs, Grand Designs Abroad, and Lighting Style.

From flickering firelight and romantic candles to state-of-the-art micro systems, this innovative visual guide displays a breathtaking range of lighting effects for every mood--emphasizing affordable choices for the average homeowners. Over 275 4-color photos. 20 color and b/w line illustrations.

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Kevin McCloud of Channel 4's Grand Designs shows you how to master colour, how to use it in sophisticated ways and how to employ it to transform your surroundings. Featured are 65 tried-and-tested palettes tuilt from over 100 compatible colours that can be used as decorative blueprints for your own home - whether period, modern, rustic or urban. Useful tips and trade secrets on colour relationships and how to manipulate the palettes are included, while every swatch is also matched to a commercially available paint. Informative, accessible, authoritative and inspiring - this book will enable you to unlock a world of colour.--Cover.

An authority on home design creates color schemes for an array of home decor styles, including contemporary New York chic and traditional Chinese, accompanied by swatches of more than one thousand color chips.

Much like Brian Baumgartner’s role as Kevin Malone in The Office, Brian is a true chili master who is just as serious as his fictional counterpart about making the most perfect pot of chili. Featuring 177 chili recipes stamped with Brian’s “seriously good” approval rating, Seriously Good Chili Cookbook contains new ways to spice up chili for all occasions, all year long. Written in the humorous and friendly tone Brian Baumgartner is known and loved for, this engaging cookbook opens with an introduction from Brian about how an infamous 60-second scene from the show transformed him into a chili icon, his passion for chili, and a fascinating account of the history of his all-time favorite comfort food. Each section that follows showcases specific styles of chili – from Texas chili and Cincinnati chili to turkey chili, chili verde, vegetarian, and other regional and international variations. Every mouth-watering recipe has been contributed by renowned chefs, world championship chili cook-off winners, restaurant owners, TV celebrities, social media influencers, Brian himself, and his dedicated fan base. Also included is a foreword by fellow The Office co-star, Oscar Nunez, and a bonus recipe of the official “Kevin’s Famous Chili” from The Office! So strap on your apron, grab a spoon, and dig in with Brian Baumgartner as your ultimate chili guide!