HOME SPRING 2019 25Five of the best new
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PALLET STYLE
Pallet Style captures the growing
trend for DIY furniture made
from wooden pallets, one of the
most searched for items on
Pinterest. An introductory
section explains the different
kinds of standard pallets – many
of which can be sourced
for free as they are so readily
available. Full instructions for
deconstructing a pallet are
provided, together with ideas on
how to source them. So, whether
you want to make something in
a weekend or embark on a more
complex bespoke piece
for your home, these projects
are stylish and sustainable,
from Scandi-influenced urban
apartments to rustic retreats.
£20, kylebooks.comWE AVI N G
Weaving is a centuries-old craft
with a fascinating history, and
one that continues to evolve.
It is being revitalized today by
designers, artists and modern
craftspeople all over theworld: from wall-hangings and
carpets to art installations and
technological tours-de-force.
Weaving – Contemporary Makers
on the Loom presents a survey of
this vibrant revival, with profiles
of over twenty contemporary
weavers. Author Katie
Treggiden’s essays explore the
craft’s relationship with themes
such as emancipation, migration
and new technologies.
£30, ludion.beKITCHEN LIVING
Kitchen Living delves into the
space where we now spend most
of our time, lookgin at current
technology and trends that have
allowed these spaces to become
more experimental. From kitchen
designers to food writers to
photographers, this is a voyage
through the kitchen interiors that
inspire the people who have made
food their life. Draw inspiration
and learn life hacks on how
subtle touches can create mighty
solutions.
£40, gestalten.comMI D - C E N T U RY
M ODERN LIVING
Written by Keith Stephenson
and Mark Hampshire from Mini
Moderns, the renowned interiors
brand which specialises in applied
pattern across a varied range of
products, this is a comprehensive
guide to mid-century pattern
and style. It's a beautifully
photographed book in which
Keith and Mark delve into the
cornerstones of mid-century style
and share their secrets on how to
bring together the things you love
to create your own look. They also
include inspirational case studies,
to demonstrate particular looks
such as Beatnik Beach House and
Scandi Rustic to Ocean Blue and
Studio Townhouse..
£20, octopusbooks.co.ukNORTHERN
COM FORT
Scandinavian design and
creativity are synonymous with
cozy homes and architecture
that combine style with tradition,
indoors with outdoors, natural
materials with rich colors, and
playfulness with clarity.
Northern Comfort – The Nordic
Art of Creative Living brings
together the people, endeavors,
and ideas that best embody this
way of life, focusing on interior
design while also venturing into
the outdoors, the kitchen, and
the atelier.
£40, gestalten.comHOME_Spring19_Books.indd 25 01/04/2019 15:55