{"product_id":"the-furnishing-handbook-frida-ramstedt-furniture-guide","title":"The Furnishing Handbook – Frida Ramstedt | Furniture Guide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 flex flex-col px-4 max-w-3xl mx-auto w-full pt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-streaming=\"false\" class=\"group relative relative pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFrida Ramstedt has spent nearly two decades decoding what interior designers know instinctively and translating it into plain, genuinely useful language. Her first book, \u003cem\u003eThe Interior Design Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e, became an international bestseller because it gave readers the principles behind good design rather than simply showing them beautiful rooms. \u003cem\u003eThe Furnishing Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e turns that same rigorous, generous thinking to the question most of us face far more often than we like to admit: how do you choose furniture that actually works?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNot furniture that photographs well or follows a current trend, but pieces that are still comfortable at the end of a long dinner, that hold their shape after years of daily use, that fit a room properly and relate well to everything around them. Drawing on her rich Scandinavian furniture design heritage, Ramstedt looks at ergonomics, materials, proportions and the relationships between pieces with a level of specificity that is rare in interiors publishing. Dedicated chapters cover chairs, sofas, tables, beds and more, each unpacking the details that separate a piece you will love for a decade from one you will regret within a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/em\u003e noted that Ramstedt wrote the book specifically to stop people making rash furniture purchases, from bar stools at the wrong height to dining chairs that make your guests' backs ache. The \u003cem\u003eTimes\u003c\/em\u003e praised her for advising readers to look away from social media and think about what actually nurtures a home. \u003cem\u003eMansion Australia\u003c\/em\u003e called it \"the smartest investment you ever make in furniture\" - and that framing is precisely right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThroughout the book, Ramstedt covers storage as a design element in its own right, and for readers ready to act on that thinking, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/pages\/search-results-page?q=umbra%20shelf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Umbra floating shelf and storage range\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmbra floating shelf and storage range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e offers some of the most considered and wall-friendly solutions available - from the Conceal floating bookshelves that disappear behind your books, to the Cubist shelf with its integrated container. For those planning a room layout, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/products\/made-of-tomorrow-a3-productivity-planner-perpetual-18-pages\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Made of Tomorrow A3 Productivity Planner\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade of Tomorrow A3 Productivity Planner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e makes a practical working surface for sketching dimensions and furniture arrangements as you read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor readers drawn to the broader world of considered design, \u003cem\u003eThe Furnishing Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e sits naturally alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/products\/curate-by-lynda-gardener-ali-heath\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Curate by Lynda Gardener \u0026amp; Ali Heath\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurate by Lynda Gardener \u0026amp; Ali Heath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/products\/stillness-japanese-aesthetics-in-architecture-design-gestalten\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Stillness by Gestalten\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStillness by Gestalten\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in a home library that covers both the practical and the aesthetic dimensions of living well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho is Frida Ramstedt?\u003c\/em\u003e Frida Ramstedt is a Swedish interior design author and founder of Trendenser, one of Scandinavia's most respected and long-running interior design blogs. \u003cem\u003eThe Furnishing Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e is the companion to her international bestseller \u003cem\u003eThe Interior Design Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e, both published by Particular Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs this book style-specific, or does it work across different aesthetics?\u003c\/em\u003e Entirely style-neutral. The book focuses on ergonomics, proportion, quality and scale - principles that apply equally whether your home is pared-back Scandinavian, warm and layered, or anything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoes it cover room layout and planning, or just individual pieces?\u003c\/em\u003e Both. Ramstedt takes a holistic approach, addressing the relationships between pieces and the flow of a room as well as the specific qualities to look for in each furniture category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs it suitable for someone furnishing a home from scratch?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes. It is written for real people making real purchasing decisions. Whether you are furnishing a first home, renovating, or replacing one key piece, it provides a framework for choices you will not regret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFrom the international bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Interior Design Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStyle-neutral guidance that applies to any home, taste or budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDedicated chapters on chairs, sofas, tables, beds and more, with genuine depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRooted in Scandinavian furniture design heritage with a practical, modern focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCovers ergonomics, material quality and longevity rather than trends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClean line illustrations throughout make proportions and spatial relationships easy to grasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePraised by the \u003cem\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSunday Express\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMansion Australia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAuthor: Frida Ramstedt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePublisher: Particular Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eISBN: 9780241648490\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePages: 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDimensions: 25 x 20 x 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePublished: 30 July 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTYLING TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Furnishing Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e earns its place as a working reference rather than just a display piece - keep it within reach of wherever you plan and make decisions about your home. On a desk, it pairs naturally with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/pages\/search-results-page?q=notebook\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Notebooks\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enotebook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for noting measurements, shortlisting pieces, and sketching layouts as you work through each chapter. For a gift, pair with a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/products\/pure-wood-grain-wall-clock-from-karlsson-ivory-22cm-or-40cm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Karlsson Pure Wood Grain Wall Clock in Ivory\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKarlsson Pure Wood Grain Wall Clock in Ivory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/products\/pure-wood-grain-wall-clock-from-karlsson-ivory-22cm-or-40cm\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - a piece that embodies exactly the kind of quiet, quality object Ramstedt champions throughout the book.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.anthropic.com\/en\/articles\/8525154-claude-is-providing-incorrect-or-misleading-responses-what-s-going-on\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"hover:text-text-300 transition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40090496565302,"sku":"","price":89.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0374\/0149\/files\/9780241648490.jpg?v=1728781443","url":"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/products\/the-furnishing-handbook-frida-ramstedt-furniture-guide","provider":"Flux Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}