TY - BOOK AU - Conran,Terence TI - How to live in small spaces: design, furnishing, decoration, detail for the smaller home SN - 9781840916140 (pbk.) U1 - 747.1 23 PY - 2012/// CY - London PB - Conran octopus Ltd KW - Small rooms KW - Decoration KW - Small houses KW - Room layout (Dwellings) KW - Interior decoration N1 - Includes index N2 - 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 UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1306/2012462126-b.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1306/2012462126-d.html ER -