Rebecca Proctor Bücher

Do-It-Yourself-Möbel und Wohnaccessoires: 24 Upcycling-Projekte für Einsteiger und Fortgeschrittene. Internationale Designer stellen ihre Lieblingsobjekte mit Anleitungen zum Nachbauen vor. Inspirationen und Tipps für eigene Unikate aus Recyclingmaterial. Mit 'Upcyle' werden aus gebrauchten Objekten und Materialen neue Upcyling-Objekte im individuellen Design kreiert. Internationale Produktdesigner/-innen stellen in 24 Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen einfallsreiche und umweltfreundliche Projekte für zuhause vor. Aus gebrauchtem Holz, Metall, Stoff oder Plastik werden unter anderem Leuchten, Sitzgelegenheiten oder Wohnaccessoires hergestellt. Sämtliche Projekte sollen dazu anregen, das Potenzial dort zu erkennen, wo man es nicht vermutet, und zeigen, dass nur ein wenig Kreativität und einige einfache Werkzeuge benötigt werden, um mit Upcyling zu beginnen. Die Anleitungen sind leicht verständlich geschrieben und können auch einfach als Inspirationsquelle oder Ausgangsbasis für das eigene Unikat dienen. Ein Upcycle-Buch für handwerklich begabte Trendsetter und designbegeisterte Heimwerkerinnen!

Möbel -- Beleuchtung -- Küche und Bad -- Textilien -- Dekoration und Accessoires -- Geschirr und Gläser -- Wand und Boden -- Produkte verschiedener Bereiche -- Garten und Terrasse -- Kinder

The Sustainable Design Book updates the reader on the latest products and developments in the field of "green" design. Around 300 of the most exciting new products are featured. Q&As with leading designers give insight into trends and key techniques used within the industry, while handy icons highlight each product's sustainability credentials at a glance.Beginning with a chapter on sustainable materials, the book goes on to cover furniture, lighting, home accessories, and personal accessories, giving readers a broad and current understanding of sustainable design from raw elements through to finished products. Web addresses of designers and retailers make each product easy to source.This combination of products, profiles and information will make The Sustainable Design Book an unbeatable resource for those aspiring to best practice within the field of sustainable design, as well as students of contemporary product design. Consumers looking for beautiful but environmentally conscious products and accessories will also find this an essential guide.

As we become only too aware of the damage man has caused to the planet, more of us want to furnish and decorate our homes with products that do not harm the environment. But being sensitive to the environment does not mean you have to sacrifice good design. More and more designers are creating products that are both beautiful and ethical.1000 New Eco Designs is a showcase of contemporary product design and interior products that are ecologically sound. Informative and visually inspirational, the book acts as a handbook, guiding readers through the complex issues involved in creating and choosing eco-friendly designs for the home.A series of icons show each product's "green" credentials; highlighting the use of recycled, sustainable, and locally-sourced materials as well as non-toxic, low-energy, and low-waste manufacturing processes, so that readers can see at a glance the individual characteristics of each design.The book also provides full information on where to source and buy the products featured.

Recycled Home features 50 stylish craft projects for the home, using discarded or repurposed materials. Step-by-step illustrations guide you through each project, and no special skills are needed. From quick fixes taking half an hour to a patchwork throw to spend a weekend on, you'll find something to inspire you. Update your home creatively and economically with flair and style. Recycled Home will appeal to those interested in interiors, textiles, craft, gardening, and sustainability.