DIY Projects 2-Book Collection (Paperback)

Bookcases: From Salvage to Storage
14 original bookcase projects with step by step instructions and inspirational features to help you find the one that best suits youBookshelves showcase our favorite books and most treasured objects, are useful and practical but, far from reducing them to their simplest function, we love that they reflect our style and individuality, becoming design features in their own right and, yet, harmoniously fitting into our living spaces. They are also relatively easy to make and accessible to everyone. No need to be an experienced handyman to realize these original designs: this book presents 14 creations with step-by-step photos, plans, and technical tips. And for inspiration, Aurelie Drouet peruses some of the more ambitious library, and bookcase, projects by leading designers and architects."

100% Pallet: from Freight to Furniture
Turn old wooden pallets into chic furniture with this easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to making bookshelves, chairs, lamps, and more with 21 designer projects Artists have long been inspired by the often literally priceless treasure of discarded packing materials, and the field of interior design is no exception. Here, the humble wooden pallet is recycled and transformed to create chic and original pieces of furniture, devised by some of Europe s most innovative designers and, thanks to clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs, now you can build them for yourself.Whether bed, bookshelf, lamp, or coffee table, each beautifully photographed project is accompanied by detailed plans and technical advice, making the pieces both simple and achievable. All you need is a little time and a few basic tools to create stylish, eco-friendly designer furniture for your own home."