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Our Top 10 chart is updated monthly, compiled from sales and clickthroughs by visitors to Sapling.info, the Home Interiors Directory, and the Garden & Landscape Directory.
Last update: September 2009
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No. 1
Historic Gardens of Cornwall
RE-ENTRY
Sapling chart trend: X-X-X-X-X-X
Peak position: 1
Months on chart: 2
Timothy Mowl
(2005)
Paperback - 208 pages
Tempus Publishing
ISBN: 0752434365
Synopsis by Amazon.co.uk:
This is the fourth volume in Timothy Mowl's ground-breaking county series on historic English gardens, now sponsored by the Leverhulme Trust. Cornwall is particularly strong on nineteenth- and twentieth-century gardens, in which the mild climate allows many exotic species to flourish. The 'Lost' Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project have made the county a particular favourite among garden-lovers. As in Dr Mowl's previous volumes there is nothing bland about either his selection of important gardens or his comments about them, which are as incisive as they are informed
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No. 2
The Most Amazing Places to Visit in Britain
NEW ENTRY
Sapling chart trend: X-X-X-X-X-X
Peak position: 2
Months on chart: 1
Reader's Digest
(2006)
Paperback - 319 pages
Reader's Digest
ISBN: 0276441761
Synopsis by Amazon.co.uk:
Discover Britain as you've never known it before, with "Amazing Places to Visit in Britain". Reader's Digest and a team of experienced travel writers, whose credits include the Sunday Times, Holiday Which? and the Daily Telegraph among many others, have specially chosen the 1,000 most amazing places in Britain to feature in this book. From castles, cathedrals, stately homes and natural wonders to power stations, bellfoundries and even a water tower, this book reflects the diversity of fascinating places that Britain has to offer.
Read about some of the world's best early medieval stained glass, found in Canterbury Cathedral, and then turn to an entry on the ossuary at St Leonard's church in Hythe housing 2,000 human skulls, or the Donnington Grand Prix collection at Donnington Park. "Amazing Places in Britain" is a modern guidebook to Britain, and as such includes entries you won't find in most UK guidebooks. From the Umbrella Shop on New Oxford Street in London to the Oldbury Power Station on the River Severn and a Soviet submarine in Folkestone harbour, this unique reference guide will ensure that you'll never see Britain in the same way again. The book is arranged by county and region for easy reference and includes a regional map for each section pinpointing the places featured as well as giving all the information you need to help you plan your visit. In addition, there are 54 special features, providing extra information about a particular topic relevant to the section in which it appears. Learn the history of the Somerset Levels, what prehistoric Uffington was like, or discover more about the diversity of ethnic Leicester. You'll also find walks, with accompanying maps, in Bath, along the Birmingham canals and in Constable's country. Whether you're looking for a place to visit or simply wanting to find out more about a region, you'll find plenty of inspiration in "The Most Amazing Places to Visit in Britain".
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No. 3
Terence Conran's Inspiration: At Home with Design
NEW ENTRY
Sapling chart trend: X-X-X-X-X-X
Peak position: 3
Months on chart: 1
Terence Conran, Stafford Cliff
(2008)
Hardcover - 224 pages
Conran Octopus Ltd
ISBN: 1840914947
Synopsis by Amazon.co.uk:
People say that the most successful homes are the most sustaining and invigorating to live in, or even just to visit. This is true of Barton Court, the house in Berkshire where Terence Conran has made his country home since 1977. It has been a family home, a centre to his Habitat Design business, a factory and studio for producing commercial and domestic furniture, a laboratory for testing his recipes and writing cookery books and has a working fruit, vegetable and herb garden, supplying produce for his restaurants. Through the objects that Terence has collected, and the things he finds on his travels, we can learn, not only about the man behind a multi-million pound empire, but the processes that stimulate his creativity and the sources of his inspiration.
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No. 4
How to Live in Small Spaces
RE-ENTRY
Sapling chart trend: X-X-4-4-X-10
Peak position: 1
Months on chart: 13
Terence Conran
(2006)
Hardcover - 224 pages
Conran Octopus Ltd
ISBN: 1840914734
Synopsis by Amazon.co.uk:
Terence Conran demonstrates that a little really is enough and that basic design principles can maximize the smallest living space to result in stylish and functional homes. The book is presented in three sections. Part One, Making the Most of Small Spaces, discusses how design and spatial planning are the key to maximizing space as every square metre counts. Decoration and Furnishing discusses how to adopt various strategies to make your space look and feel larger, from creative use of colours and textures to lighting and furniture. The ultimate way to enhance a small space is to physically make it bigger; Branching Out discusses the ways in which this can be done, from conversions to extensions. In Part Two, Area by Area Solutions presents a room by room breakdown, demonstrating space-saving ideas, storage solutions and strategies for compact layouts specific to each room. From kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms to small gardens and second homes, each chapter is full of intelligent, functional and sometimes quirky ways in which to make the most of living space. Finally, international case studies that demonstrate how good design principles have been applied in real terms.
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No. 5
Vintage French Interiors: Inspiration from the Antique Shops and Flea Markets of France
RE-ENTRY
Sapling chart trend: X-5-1-X-X-X
Peak position: 1
Months on chart: 3
Sebastien Siraudeau
(2008)
Hardcover - 208 pages
Flammarion
ISBN: 2080300547
Synopsis by Amazon.co.uk:
French design is rich in the exceptional details that make a home unique. Drawing inspiration from the most creative antique shops found throughout France, this book is a treasure-trove of ideas for incorporating that inimitable French style into any interior. This book features objects found in all regions of France from the celebrated flea markets of Paris to the charming antique shops of Provence and provides a visually stunning catalog of ideas that capture the spirit of vintage French style. From the quirky charm of a mismatched tea service to the graphic simplicity of wooden printers typefaces; from the bright charm of Provincial print fabrics to the faded glamour of distressed gilding, the many enticing facets of timeless French style are on display.
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No. 6
The Colour Scheme Sourcebook: Learn How to Combine Colours to Achieve the Look You Desire
UP 4
Sapling chart trend: 10-X-X-X-X-X
Peak position: 1
Months on chart: 9
Anna Starmer
(2005)
Paperback - 250 pages
Apple Press
ISBN: 1845430441
Synopsis by Amazon.co.uk:
How do you combine colours without them clashing? How do you know which colours will complement each other for a subdued effect, and which will give a more energised feel? This inspirational handbook contains over 200 colour scheme ideas for interior designers and home decorators. Discover how colour can be used to create ambience, or to give the illusion of space, depth, warmth and light. Divided into the major colour groups, each section explores a range of hues, from primary brights to the palest of pastels, presenting failsafe palettes for refreshingly original interior schemes.
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No. 7
Dwellings: Living with Great Style
RE-ENTRY
Sapling chart trend: X-X-X-X-X-X
Peak position: 5
Months on chart: 5
Stephen Sills, Michael Boodro, James Huniford
(2003)
Hardcover - 224 pages
Imported Little, Brown USA titles
ISBN: 0821228463
Synopsis by Amazon.co.uk:
A guide to creating a beautiful home from Stephen Sills and James Huniford - interior designers whose work is lauded by such clients as Vera Wang, Anna Wintour and Tina Turner. The book brings the luxury and sensuality of Sills Huniford's signature style to such practical concerns as integrating technology into the home, devising the most flexible floor plan and getting the most out of a small space and modest budget. Every aspect of style is addressed in clear language, detailing each basic design lesson, and their understanding of atmosphere, colour and design is brought to life in photographs that prove both inspiring and practical.
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No. 8
Hollywood at Home
RE-ENTRY
Sapling chart trend: X-3-X-2-4-1
Peak position: 1
Months on chart: 14
Paige Rense (Editor)
(2005)
Hardcover - 224 pages
Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
ISBN: 0810959291
Synopsis by Amazon.co.uk:
A variety of writers are featured, such as Gerald Clarke (Cary Grant and Randolph Scott), Nancy Collins (Cher and Diane Keaton), and Donald Spoto (Marilyn Monroe). The superb images were by a range of photographers as well, including Architectural Digest regulars Tim Street-Porter, Durston Saylor, and Mary E. Nichols. The following homes are featured in the book - Orson Welles, John Wayne, Jack Warner, John Travolta/Kelly Preston, Jimmy Stewart, Steven Spielberg, Frank Sinatra, Martin Scorsese, Dennis Quaid, Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Diane Keaton, Danny Kaye, Angelica Huston/John Huston, Katharine Hepburn, Jean Harlow, Cary Grant/Randolph Scott, Greta Garbo, Judy Garland, Clark Gable/Carole Lombard, Cecile B. de Mille, George Cukor, Cher, Humphrey Bogart/Lauren Bacall and Ronald Reagan.
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No. 9
Architect's Pocket Book
NEW ENTRY
Sapling chart trend: X-X-X-X-X-X
Peak position: 9
Months on chart: 1
Charlotte Baden-Powell, Jonathan Hetreed, Ann Ross
(2008 - Third Edition -)
Paperback - 356 pages
Architectural Press
ISBN: 0750686170
Synopsis by publisher:
This handy pocket book brings together a wealth of useful information that architects need on a daily basis - on site or in the studio. The book is full of tips and tricks of the trade, from complying with the Building Regs, to helping with planning, measurement and detailing. This third edition is fully updated and includes new information and guidance on critical sustainable design issues. Compact and easy to use, the "Architects Pocket Book" has sold over 40,000 copies. Although conceived as a reference for architects and designers, it is now just as popular with building and design professionals who do not have an architecture background but need to understand the basics, fast.This is a book you simply can't afford to be without. Charlotte Baden-Powell was trained at the Architectural Association in London. She practiced architecture for over 40 years, during which time she identified the need for this book, which was first published in 1997. Jonathan Hetreed and Ann Ross have drawn from years of experience of running a small practice in Bath to update and extend the scope of the new edition. Essential info for everyday use is always to hand with this indispensable reference. The fully updated, practical text is complimented by clear diagrams and tables. It offers a wide ranging coverage, from planning permission and sustainability to steelwork and woodworm.
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No. 10
Materials for Interior Environments
DOWN 6
Sapling chart trend: 4-1-X-X-X-X
Peak position: 1
Months on chart: 3
Corky Binggeli
(2007)
Hardcover - 352 pages
John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470114282
Synopsis by Amazon.co.uk:
There are thousands of products available for use in interior environments, every one with its assets and disadvantages. The process of selecting the right interior material for the job can be bewildering and - occasionally - perilous. This book is a guide to knowing, evaluating, and selecting materials that will look good, work well, and respect human and environmental needs. Organized by types of materials, and applications, this guide helps designers successfully address material evaluation and selection of interior components. Technical information for each material is presented in a concise reference format to aid designers in their design solutions. Covering all aspects of interior design materials, this book includes: health and safety codes; human factors and material selection; economic criteria; environmental criteria; and, finishes for walls, windows, ceilings, flooring, and millwork and furniture materials. Practical estimating and installation tools, industry standards, testing and code requirements, and written specification guides for each application.
Engagingly written, highly detailed, and helpfully illustrated with more than 250 color and black-and-white illustrations, "Materials for Interior Environments" is a comprehensive guide to everything a designer needs to know about the materials available for interiors - from aesthetic qualities to manufacturing and fabrication, applications, installation and maintenance, and specifications for materials used in commercial and residential applications.
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