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A world-renowned design authority shows how to make the most of every square foot. Praise for the previous edition: Lavishly illustrated, it makes living, cooking, entertaining, working and sleeping in less than 1,000 square feet easy and even desirable. --Chicago Life Packed with myriad possibilities on how small scale can still contain big style. --Chicago Tribune Whether motivated by soaring energy costs, smaller families or the desire to live more simply, homeowners are abandoning "McMansions" for smaller housing. In How to Live in Small Spaces, Terence Conran explains that what's paramount to livability is not the square footage you have, but how you divide it. In this comprehensive, full-color book, Conran tackles the many challenges posed by small spaces. Chapters cover storage, bedrooms, children's rooms, lighting, extension and much more. "Assessing your needs" checklists and "Points to consider" sidebars add valuable ideas. Six case studies conclude the book with excellent examples of great designs. First published in 2002, Conran brings the book up to date by incorporating the latest technological and design innovations in space-saving furniture, fixtures, décor trends and construction. He offers practical design advice on exploiting every inch of space, such as: Using fold-down and pull-out features Buying slimline appliances Installing indoor portholes and windows Lessening the impact of furniture Using scale and proportion to advantage Manipulating color, texture and pattern Using screens, partitions and platforms Improving circulation paths. Terence Conran doesn't lose sight of the challenges posed by small spaces and the ingenuity and compromises they demand. He shows how easy it is to create a home whose comfort is not dependent on size, but on efficiency and design integrity.

About the Author :
Sir Terence Conran is the founder of the Conran Group, an architecture and design firm that also operates 28 restaurants and shops in the United States, Europe and Japan. His books have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. His first book, The House Book (1974), radically changed how we view our home environment.

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[Review for previous edition] Lavishly illustrated, it makes living, cooking, entertaining, working and sleeping in less than 1,000 square feet easy and even desirable.--Marilyn Soltis"Chicago Life" (06/01/2007) [Review for previous edition] No more complaining. Legendary London-based designer Terence Conran has compiled technbiques for making the most of cramped quarters.-- (04/08/2007) [Review for previous edition] A useful book to have around the house ... will help you get maximum use out of every square inch of space.-- (03/01/2007) [Review for previous edition] As practical as it is insightful, [How to Live in Small Spaces] cover everything from décor tips to storage solutions.--Western Living Condo (05/01/2007) [Review for previous edition] Conran ... offers his latest insights into how to cope with a lack of living space.... Useful for people headed down the property ladder.-- (04/27/2007) [Review for previous edition] Intriguing contemporary visuals, a room-by-room approach to the subject, and dense, practical advice about assessing your needs, design issues, planning, furnishings and lighting prove that you can live well -- with ample storage -- in even the most diminutive homes.-- (09/30/2007) [Review for previous edition] More than a coffee table book ... offers practical advice ... covering every room in the house.-- (03/01/2007) [Review for previous edition] Offers detailed practical information on how to exploit every inch of small-space living.... [Conran's] book is packed with myriad possibilities on how small scale can still contain big style.-- (06/10/2007) [Review for previous edition] Plenty of innovative solutions ... Conran keeps to a practical theme including some advice early on that will help in getting rid of the vast amount of possessions that many of us no longer need.-- (04/22/2007) [Review for previous edition] Prescient ... Conran tackles each tight living space specifically for maximum use... Enormously accessible.-- (03/05/2007) [Review for previous edition] Proves that small can definitely be better.... Conran shows you how you can live well in a small space.-- (05/01/2007) [Review for previous edition] Shows how a little can be a lot if the space is used wisely.... The book is packed with practical, time-proven ways to make the most of what you've got.-- (02/26/2007) [Review for previous edition] Terence Conran is a space-challenged person's best friend.--Shelf Life (05/01/2007) [Review for previous edition] The book's strength is in its providing many examples of these kinds of spaces, to give the reader a clear understanding of how the various spaces work and why.--Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (08/12/2007) [Review for previous edition] This book shows you how, with real-home photographs for inspiration and clear diagrams for explanation. Bottom Line? The ultimate home-design guide for the anti-McMansion set.-- (12/01/2007) [Review for previous edition] This jumbo journal of small-home living could inspire you to move into your own teensy space.... Conran, a designer, teaches from experience ... his text, tips and "points to consider" are relevant and straightforward. Nicely illustrated with a wide range of international examples.-- (06/02/2007) [Review for previous edition] This large book on small spaces is a great coffee table and resource book.--The Cottager (05/01/2007) [Review for previous edition] Well-articulated advice for making the most of every inch.--Design Lines Toronto (09/01/2007) [Review for previous edition] When Terence Conran ... says a well-designed home isn't about how much space you have, but how you divide it, we're inclined to believe him. ... Conran shows how a little planning can yield spectacular results.-- (04/01/2007) Conran does a good job pairing the overall philosophy of smaller spaces with strategies that make them easier to live with. Whether your home's square footage is a matter of choice or chance, making the most of it can start here.-- (05/05/2013) [Review for previous edition] [Readers] will find scores of renovation and ideas about how to maximise their space.--George Fetherling"Seven Oaks Magazine" (04/09/2007) [Review for previous edition] Conran does a good job of explaining how to see the potential in small spaces.--Pat Jeffries"The Oregonian" (07/26/2007) [Review for previous edition] Everyone who is planning any kind of house project should read this book.--Deborah Donovan"Arlington Heights Daily Herald" (11/25/2007) [Review for previous edition] Filled with practical information and design tips, the tome emphasizes careful planning as it takes the reader step by step through the process of maximizing and beautifying a tiny abode.--Meredith Gordon"Home Magazine" (07/01/2007) [Review for previous edition] How to Live in Small Spaces by Terrence Conran is inspirational in its sophisticated approach to decorating and stretching space.--Torstar News Service"Metro (Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa)" (01/30/2008) [Review for previous edition] Inspirational in its sophisticated approach to decorating and stretching space.--Donna Jean Mackinnon"Toronto Star" (04/19/2007) [Review for previous edition] Instead of bemoaning the tight quarters in your efficiency or one-bedroom apartment, tackle the challenge head on with this practical design guide.--Elana Ashanti Jefferson"Denver Post" (05/03/2007) [Review for previous edition] No matter what the size of your residence there are plenty of suggestions here to help you better utilize the space and in the process improve your home.--Terry Peters"Vancouver North Shore News" (04/25/2007) [Review for previous edition] Packed with myriad possibilities on how small scale can still contain big style.--Mary Daniels"Chicago Tribune" (03/25/2007) [Review for previous edition] Provides ways to maximize every inch of your home.--Leanne Idle"Dayton Daily News" (05/05/2007) [Review for previous edition] Sleep cylinders, shacks, tree tents and modular pods are examples (if extreme ones) of the mold-breaking ideas in this workbook by the British home-design magnate.--David Lewis Taylor"In Style Home" (05/01/2007) [Review for previous edition] There is plenty of useful information to be found in this book.--Kim Pemberton"The Vancouver Sun" (03/21/2008)


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781770851061
  • Publisher: Firefly Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Firefly Books
  • Height: 277 mm
  • No of Pages: 223
  • Spine Width: 23 mm
  • Weight: 1270 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1770851062
  • Publisher Date: 27 Sep 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Design, Furnishing, Decoration, Detail for the Smaller Home
  • Width: 244 mm


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