Urban Pioneer: Interiors inspired by industrial design
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (549 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 184975800X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Five Stars I like this book. It is creative and interesting decorating. I will go back to it to read again.. beautifully photographed, a great collection of creative urban homes Fascinating spaces, beautifully photographed, a great collection of creative urban homes.
New pressures on housing mean that pioneering homeowners are converting ex-industrial, non-residential spaces into innovative homes.The conversion of such buildings into residential spaces first emerged in the 1960s and ‘70s. She then explores 12 inspiring and varied real-life homes that showcase the very best of the Urban Pioneer look.. Urban living is soaring in popularity as we flock to cities to pursue jobs, easy commutes, and other amenities. Since then, industrial areas in many cities have become sought-after residential districts and urban regeneration has gone from strength to strength. Nowadays the trend shows no sign of waning, with a second generation of urban pioneers cleverly converting former lofts, warehouses, schools, factories, offices, and retail spaces into highly desirable homes full of personality and soul.In Urban Pioneer, Sara Emslie investigates the practice for transforming non-residential spaces into homes, the key elements of the look—from exposed brickwork to copper piping and metal roof trusses—and the related rise in the popularity of industrial design. A decline in manufacturing in city centres meant that many warehouses and factories became vacant, attracting the fi
With over 15 years of experience, her work has appeared in titles such as World of Interiors, Homes and Gardens, Living Etc, Red magazine, YOU magazine, and the Daily Telegraph. Her relaxed modern style is also in demand with many major commercial clients. . Sara's previous book is the bestselling Beautifully Small
With over 15 years of experience, her work has appeared in titles such as World of Interiors, Homes and Gardens, Living Etc, Red magazine, YOU magazine, and the Daily Telegraph. She lives in Richmond, Surrey. . About the Author Sara Emslie is a London-based interiors stylist and writer. Sara's previous book is the bestselling Beautifully Small (also published by Ryland Peters & Small). Her relaxed modern style is also in demand with many major commercial clients