This book looks at every aspect of interior detail for
domestic spaces. It is designed to appeal to anyone interested in
improving the home environment, from DIY enthusiasts to
professionals such as architects and interior designers. Products
selected come from around the world and are all currently available
to buy (websites of manufacturers/suppliers are included in the
product captions). The selection includes a combination of the
newest and the best products launched since the millennium,
arranged into chapters to provide inspiration for every space in
the domestic interior.
The book has seven chapters: Walls and Floors; Doors, Windows and
Stairs; Heating and Cooling; Kitchens; Bathrooms; Lighting; Home
Technology. Each chapter is prefaced by an in-depth interview with
a leading architect or designer who has a specialist knowledge of
the chapter s subject. For example, James Soane, co-founder of
Project Orange, looks at windows and doors. Gregorio Spini, the
founder of Kundalini, one of Italy's most progressive lighting
manufacturers, discusses domestic lighting. Jack Mama, creative
director at Philips Design, talks about technology in the home.