Classic Interior Design: Using Period Features in Todays Home

This beautifully illustrated guide from top interior designer Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill reveals the best of architectural and furnishing detail from England and America’s most enduring decorating styles of the last 400 years. A companion volume to her 2001 Classic Design Styles, this book focuses on architectural details from seven distinct historical eras and identifies the vital details details

Eco-Architecture Books

Eco-Architecture Books Top Shelf:Little House on a Small Planet: Simple Homes, Cozy Retreats, and Energy Efficient Possibilities by Shay Salomon, Frances Moore Lappe, and Nigel Valdez Design Like You Give a Damn: Architectural Responses to Humanitarian Crises by Architecture for Humanity, Kate Stohr, and Cameron Sinclair Lower Shelf:Ecological Architecture: A Critical History by James Steele Building Green: A Complete How-To Guide to Alternative Building... 

Gonbad Khaneh ( Domed house )

Gonbad Khaneh ( Domed house ) By virtue of historical texts , Gonbad Khaneh was founded by Sanjar Saljuqi King’s descendants in 623 Hejria. The inside of Gonbad Khaneh is decorated by beautiful drawing on the plaster and it has been repaired in 763,771 Hejria . This architecture is similar to design of Sanjar Saljuqi King’s tomb . Its dome has been made by three corners and four octagon arches. Originally uploaded by Elias Pirasteh

Wagner 1-Gallon Wallpaper Steamer #705

Removing wallpaper often ends up in removing part of the sheet rock or plaster. No matter how careful you are with the putty knife you’re going to do more damage than intended. For years contractors have relied on the power of steam to separate the paper from the surface and now that same power is available for the DIY’er in the Wagner 705 Electric Wallpaper Steamer. Simply place the 8-inch or 11-inch steam plate cover against the paper surface...