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Wood has very many positive attributes as a natural construction material, but was for a long time neglected in the architecture of western Europe. However, this situation has changed a great deal over the course of recent decades. Construction with wood has gained a solid reputation and is seen as a valid alternative to traditional building with bricks. Wood also offers many advantages: processing it is both energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, the construction time is short, and it is a very durable material. Many wooden constructions have withstood the test of time over hundreds of years. The most important reason for selecting wood, though, is the pleasant atmosphere enjoyed by owners of wooden houses. This also applies when wood is used as an essential element of an interior: floors, panelling and fitted cabinetwork create a welcoming feeling of warmth and cosiness in a home.

Designing and furnishing a house is not a process that stops at the back door. What happens in the garden is just as important and carries on from the style adopted indoors. Design-oriented outdoor furniture has become as important as indoor furniture, and several famous brands (B&B Ialia, Gervasoni, MDF Italia, Meridiani, Paola Lenti, Piet Boon Zone, Gervasoni, Extremis, a.o.) have launched wonderful outdoor series in the past years.

An incredibly useful reference guide to timeless living, full of inspirational photographs of all aspects of timeless living and design: the most beautiful entrance halls, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and dressing rooms, relaxation spaces and home offices...As with previous editions, this book presents detailed projects of contemporary recently finished residences, with technical plans and a detailed commentary. Also included is an up-to-date list of weblinks for architects, interior specialists, craftspeople, manufacturers and distributors. Text in English, French and Dutch.

Best of 500 Gardens & Swimming Pools' selects 500 of the most stunning and inspirational projects from fifteen years of Beta-Plus features on gardens. Each project included has been captured with sumptuous photographs, illustrating details of the overall design and offering ideas for your own garden or pool project.

This is the sixth edition of the best-selling reference work. Stunning photographs, detailed plans and comprehensive project descriptions of this year's most astonishing contemporary houses contribute to a flawless source of ideas. Text in English, French and Dutch.

Since the very first edition, The Timeless Architecture and Interiors Yearbook has grown into a crucial reference book for every lover of sober, timeless architecture and design. This, the sixth edition, showcases twenty new high-end projects by leading architects and interiors designers. With beautiful photographs and technical plans. Text in English, French and Dutch.

This brand new series showcases recent projects of famous interior architects and designers. Each project in this book is contemporary and cutting edge.

This brand new series showcases recent projects of famous interior architects and designers. Each project in this book falls under the description of 'classic' design. As with all the books from this publisher, the assistance of authoritative specialists has been enlisted to obtain introductory texts and photograph captions.

European interiors are perennially fashionable and are feted across the world as being one of the most stylish ways to decorate, whether it be residential or commercial spaces. This book discusses at length whether a 'European Style' can be defined on the basis of twenty-five projects from the same number of countries in the European Union. This exceptionally varied book (in two volumes) shows private residences from Sweden to Italy, from Spain to Greece.

Alexandra Druesne, The interior style writer of the Beta-Plus Home Series, now showcases the 500 best reports in 15 years of Beta-Plus reports on timeless interiors. A very beautiful and inspirational and mind opening book on timeless interior architecture.

This book presents recent projects by renowned architects and designers. These classic and contemporary apartments and lofts, some spread over two or even three floors, have all been transformed into distinctive and impressive homes. The transformation and interior design of apartments calls for a special approach. Apartments are designed for city lifestyles and their specifications may be more restrictive than for houses, often having less available space and a lack of natural light. They also have to offer a refuge from the aggressive world outside, with its noise and pollution. All of these factors combine to make city apartments a real design challenge and an appealing exercise in interior design: improving the circulation between the various living spaces, adapting the layout to modern lifestyles, creating views through the home and making the best possible use of the available space. Furnishing compact volumes, decorating a "box" that has no character, integrating different functions to create a harmonious home: this can be a tricky job for the architect and interior designer.

The kitchen has undergone a metamorphosis in recent years, becoming a new living space. This phenomenon is closely related to our modern way of life and a growing interest in the culinary arts and design. Kitchens of the new generation take pride of place in the home, often forcing the dining room or living room to surrender a few square metres. Symbolising both hospitality and lifestyle, the kitchen often serves a number of purposes: it is a practical space that is both aesthetically pleasing and multifunctional. The boundaries between the different spaces in the home are blurring and disappearing. This development is a reflection of modern affluence and our more open attitude to the pleasures of life. As the perfect space in which to come together and share stories, the kitchen has become a reception room for friends and family.

Best of 500 Gardens & Swimming Pools selects 500 of the most stunning and inspirational projects from years of Beta-Plus features on gardens. Each project included has been captured with sumptuous photographs, illustrating details of the overall design and offering ideas for your own garden or pool project.