中文简介：

本书展示了家居方面的创新和可持续发展，为了保护地球环境，也是为了创造一个真正独特的家的快乐感和满足感。_x000D_

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在本书的第一部分“探索”中，造型师兼布景设计师Emily展示了如何在不依赖购买更多一次性“物品”的情况下，创造一个有风格、有活力、有个性的家。“涂鸦的力量”一章揭示了涂鸦如何产生变革性的效果，“基础之美”一章展示了创造性的方法如何提升简单的材料，而纹理、材料和颜色的创造性对比是让家充满生机的关键。“再利用/回收/再创造”一章对重新利用物品来创造自己的独特风格大加赞赏，最后但同样重要的是，“自己动手”一章提出了简单而有创意的家居更新。本书的第二部分“故事”访问了现实生活中各种形状、大小、地点的创意住宅，它们展示了令人难以置信的创造力，反映了主人的需求、品味和风格。

英文简介：

Create: Creativity before consumption is about reinvention and sustainability for the sake of the planet, and also for the joy and satisfaction of creating a home that is truly unique._x000D_

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In the first part of the book, Discovery, stylist and set designer Emily shows how to create a home with style, dash and personality aplenty without relying on acquiring yet more disposable 'stuff'. The Power of Paint reveals how nifty work with a paintbrush can have transformative effects and The Beauty of the Basics shows how an inventive approach can elevate simple materials, while Creative Contrast of textures, materials and colours is the key to bringing a home to life. Reuse/reclaim/reinvent sings the praises of repurposing objects to create your own unique style while, last but not least, Make your Own suggests easy yet creative home updates. The second part of the book, Stories, visits real-life creative homes of all shapes, sizes and locations that display incredible creativity and reflect their owners' needs, tastes and style.