Ten Fantastic Books About Furniture

Books help provide people the much needed supplementary information about a particular subject. Furniture is considered to be a very broad, diverse as well as an expansive subject to tackle such as entertainment units. As a result, many homeowners feel that they need to research in advance before they decide to purchase one for their own. Let us consider ten fantastic books about furniture you can own today.

  1. Spruce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Upholstery and Design

Upholstery plays a very important role in providing furniture, especially seats, with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather covers. From time to time, furniture gets damaged and this book can help customize your home with fabrics and textures teaching you all you need to know on how to reupholster any piece of furniture.

  1. Furniture: World Styles from Classical to Contemporary

Showcasing more than 3,000 years of design, this book delves into the rich history of furniture ranging from primitive pieces to elegant modernity giving homeowners tons of ideas on what type of furniture is able to cater to their preference and tastes.

  1. Mid-Century Modern: Interiors, Furniture, Design Details (Conran Octopus Interiors)

As its name implies, this book not only talks about furniture but also with interior design details from walls, flooring, surfaces, lighting, and, of course, furniture. This is perfect for those who want to find balance with the overall design that they are trying to achieve to their homes.

  1. Interior Design: A True Beginners Guide to Decorating On a Budget

Another interior design book, however this one focuses on newcomers who want to start decorating their homes but are on a budget. Readers will find living room decorating, do it yourself projects and the likes that are provided in a concise yet clear manner.

  1. Cabinets of Wonder

With a keen focus on cabinets, this book offers historical overview as well as contemporary interior design look that is extravagantly illustrated with bright and colorful pictures.

  1. Made by Hand: Furniture Projects from the Unplugged Woodshop

Readers can learn the concept of hand-tool woodworking and how to use the tools effectively and efficiently as well as joinery skills and design complexity as they aim to create practical furniture at home.

  1. Guerilla Furniture Design: How to Build Lean, Modern Furniture with Salvaged Materials

Those who are on a tighter budget can take advantage of this book which teaches its readers how to build stylish and functional furniture from salvaged materials.

  1. How to Make Outdoor & Garden Furniture

Another How-to/DIY feature, this book focuses on the creation of outdoor & garden furniture presented with step-by-step photographs and excellent working drawings help ensure success.

  1. The Furniture Bible

This is an essential book for furniture owners which talks about how to do maintenance as well as restoration to your furniture.

  1. Furniture Makeovers

Those who want to preserve or breathe new life to their old furniture are able to do just that with this book making it possible to transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces.