How to live in small spaces : design, furnishing, decoration, detail for the smaller home / by Terence, Conran.
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TextPublication details: London : Conran octopus Ltd, 2012Edition: 1st edDescription: 223 p. ; ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cmISBN: 9781840916140 (pbk.)Subject(s): Small rooms -- Decoration | Small houses | Room layout (Dwellings) | Interior decorationDDC classification: 747.1 Online resources: Contributor biographical information | Publisher description Summary: 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.
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| JKRC Social Science Complex | JKRC Social Science Complex | 747.1 CON (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Link to resource | Available | Acc.No. PN103291 | BCL2095 |
Includes index.
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.
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