Today, more than ever… Joanne Palmisano’s design books about reusing material are a MUST HAVE. In the building and design industry there is so much room to add reclaimed, salvaged, recycled and vintage materials. As well as, create properties that have character while decreasing our need for virgin materials. We have enough glass to recycle and create enough tile to wrap the world… we have enough steel and metal to be recycled to reuse into copper panels and light fixtures, we have a TON of reclaimed wood for framing, and character fixtures and finishes, and let’s not even get started on textiles— that can be reused and remade into upholstery fabric and more… Plus — and how fun is this — we have an abundance of second-hand shops, architectural salvage stores, and rebuild centers — not to mention, the small business owners who are creating new products out of recycled materials (think new tile out of recycled glass). Joanne’s Salvage Design Series are the best out there to not only give you the inside scoop of using these materials — but why we should be. :). Her interior design books are inspire and help you become more eco-friendly and sustainable in the design world while creating beautiful designs. Plus… she has this great new book out (with her twin sister, Rosanne Palmisano,) called Rock Your Rental, which is also filled with many budget-friendly design ideas for your rental or your home. All of Joanne’s books are filled with gorgeous photographer, ideas and where to find details. Joanne is an internationally-acclaimed author and a national speaker about how to use Reclaimed Materials in the Design Industry to the Design Professional Industry as well as Homeowners and Design Enthusiasts who love vintage and salvage. Named Top Ten Design Books by USA Today, and a Salvage Expert by many national publications.
ROCK YOUR RENTAL: Style, Design, and Marketing Tips to Boost Your Bookings Paperback – Illustrated. by Joanne and Rosanne Palmisano (twin sisters). In Rock Your Rental, the Palmisano sisters offer their unique design ideas to upgrade your space from sometimes-booked to a sought-after lodging destination. Full of inspiration, DIY projects, marketing tips, and gorgeous before-and-after photos, this book is essential reading for innkeepers, bed-and-breakfast owners, and hotel hosts―and especially for vacation rental owners who use sites such as Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway, and Booking.com. A witty, go-to handbook with actionable tips, examples, and ideas, Rock Your Rental is an essential resource for property owners who want to increase their bookings, profits, and the happiness of their customers. Interior Design book. Boutique Hospitality Design and Marketing Tips. Vacation Home Owners Design and Styling Guide.
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STYLING WITH SALVAGE: Discover the secrets of styling your home with reclaimed materials. Joanne Palmisano is passionate about the joy and importance of reuse in home decor. Whether it's reclaimed, repurposed, recycled, salvaged, or antique, Joanne will show you how to turn an old piece into a stunning decorative object. Styling with Salvage is an essential guide for those who can't walk by a secondhand store or salvage yard without taking a peek, or who just want to decorate in a more mindful way. Joanne provides an aspirational-but-achievable template for all who wish to bring some character, style, and soul into their home.
Includes:
Top tips on the best places to look for items like vintage lace or old balusters
Ways to design with salvage when you seek to add color, or are working with monochromatic palettes
Inspiration on styling and displaying collections, whether it's vintage glass, leather boots, or bottle tops
Filled with Susan Teare's gorgeous photography, this book will inspire everyone who picks it up to reclaim their spaces with reclaimed materials. More than 200 color photographs
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SALVAGE SECRETS DESIGN and DECOR: Transform Your Home with Reclaimed Materials. Paperback. A visually sumptuous idea book, showcasing an eclectic array of interior design possibilities using salvaged goods. Following up on her celebrated first Salvage Secrets book, which Fine Homebuilding calls “An invaluable first step in the salvage-for-design journey,” here salvage design guru Joanne Palmisano takes readers further, exploring a wealth of smaller-scale interior design and decor concepts. Bottle caps turned into a kitchen backsplash, old bed springs reinvented as candle holders, and a recycled shipping container-turned-guesthouse are just a few examples of the innovative repurposing of second-hand items that readers will discover. From retro and modern to classic, “cottage,” and urban chic, Palmisano takes readers on a sumptuous visual journey featuring unique salvage ideas in an eclectic array of styles, for every room in the house―kitchens and dining rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms, living rooms and dens, and entryways and outdoor areas. The journey continues with a sampling of cutting-edge retail spaces, hotels, cafes, and boutiques across the country that incorporate salvage into their designs, such as Industrie Denim in San Francisco, Stowe Mountain Lodge in Stowe, Vermont, and Rejuvenation in Portland. Profiles of thirteen “salvage success stories” are also included, showcasing the imaginative designs of creative homeowners. And lastly, fourteen easy, do-it-yourself projects are included at the back of the book (with step-by-step instructions), not to mention a comprehensive “Where to Find Salvage” resource section. Packed with over 350 color photos, Salvage Secrets Design & Decor offers a trove of salvage ideas to inspire, proving that you need look no further than your local rebuild center, architectural salvage shop, or flea market to transform your living space.
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SALVAGE SECRETS: Transforming Reclaimed Materials into Design Concepts Hardcover – Illustrated. A striking how-to guide and four-color visual tour presenting design possibilities using a range of salvaged materials. Sustainability and conservation are buzzwords in the construction and renovation of homes today. It's therefore no surprise that "salvage design"―reusing old building materials and other types of recycled goods―is becoming a popular technique, both for its environmentally friendly functionality and for its unique design aesthetic. Here, award-winning designer Joanne Palmisano presents an inspiring, practical guide that is also a striking visual tour of the full range of interior design possibilities incorporating salvaged materials. From using recycled wood as vintage flooring or accent beams to reclaiming stone as a kitchen island or fitting salvaged tiles into a bathroom backsplash, the book covers a range of materials and design concepts for different rooms and supplies technical information about what to keep in mind (size, shape, color, structural needs, etc.), how to use the salvaged materials most effectively, and where to go to find them. Explore the online world of all things salvaged, recycled, upcycled, vintage and reclaimed. 200 full-color photographs and 15 black-and-white drawings.