House & Home

The extrovert of interior design and the definition of 'more is more', maximalism is an exuberant celebration of pattern, colour and texture that deliberately clash. Its roots lie in 1930s Hollywood Regency style, Rococo and Neoclassicism, as well as Greek, Egyptian and Asian styles.

With a historical overview of the decor, and illustrated with examples of notable interiors and key elements of lighting, furniture, colour palette, texture and textile, the book offers practical advice on how to recreate the look in your own home.

Boost your resilience and combat the rigours of modern living

For anyone who is suffering from insomnia, Lizzie King has just the cure. After a hideous clock-change week that left her family devoid of rest, she turned to her knowledge as a nutritional health coach and created a ‘sleep tight’ smoothie. Restore is filled with 100 such ingenious recipes for you and your home – from tonics that ease hay fever and balms for anxiety, syrups for avoiding the seasonal lurgies or coping with a sick bug, to fizzing bath bombs, edible face masks, lickable kitchen sprays and more. There’s even a few especially for your dog.

You don’t need chemicals to create an effective remedy or cleaner, nor do you have to be naturally crafty: the recipes are fuss-free, and many of the ingredients are likely to be in your pantry already.

Living green seems easier said than done, but The Eco Lifestyle Handbook shows how to make smart and simple choices that add up to a big difference. 

Quick to implement and cost effective, these 2,000 easy-to-follow tips can make every lifestyle more eco-friendly. Helpful hints on how to shop and what to buy, deal with waste at the home and office, garden and grow, and much more will enable readers to become greener world citizens and reduce their carbon footprints.

Some tips for living an eco-smart lifestyle:

• Do Some Solar Sums: Choose a solar-powered calculator rather than one that relies on chemical batteries.
• Use Recycled Foil: Because aluminum foil has a major environmental impact during its production, be sure to use 100% recycled foil.
• Body Beautiful: Go for plant- rather than petroleum-based products; they're more natural and require a lot less processing.
• Return to Maker: Buy from a manufacturer who will take back your old computer and dispose of it. You'll be supporting a more responsible approach to e-waste.

Makers are at the forefront of finding solutions for sustainable living. Crafting something from scratch means you get to carefully choose the materials you use, your method and philosophy for making it, and the way you use the final product.

Maker. Sustainable features 15 step-by-step projects that are created using sustainable materials and upcycling methods. Each make will help readers along their journey to an eco-friendly lifestyle, not only in the repurposing of the old into new and beautiful products, but in the making of practical, useful tools that will actively encourage a more sustainable way of life.

Created by artist and educator Audrey Love, a passionate advocate of upcycling and sustainable design, the projects range from easy as pie to satisfyingly advanced. Audrey's step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, and accompanied by beautiful photography sharing styling ideas and essential technical skills. From constructing a portable greenhouse from old picture frames to creating your own drawstring bags for zero-waste, zero-plastic shopping trips, these projects will change both the aesthetic and the philosophy of your life, for the better, for good.

A fusion of functional Eastern minimalism with clean Scandi cosiness, the japandi interior style creates a tranquil home with its focus on warmth, simplicity, natural elements and muted colours. Elements such as bamboo, wood and stone, along with clean lines and uncluttered spaces make a restful environment. With a historical overview of the decor, and illustrated with examples of notable interiors and key elements of lighting, furniture, colour palette, texture and textile, Japandi offers practical advice on how to recreate the look in your own home. With a historical overview of the decor, and illustrated with examples of notable interiors and key elements of lighting, furniture, colour palette, texture and textile, the book offers practical advice on how to recreate the look in your own home.

Defined by whitewashed wood, wicker, rattan and comfy furniture and furnishings, this relaxed, easy-going decorating style has been embraced everywhere from the Hamptons to Bournemouth.

With a historical overview of the decor, and illustrated with examples of notable homes and key elements of lighting, furniture, color palette, texture and textile, Coastal offers practical advice on how to recreate the look in your own home.