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Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
144 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
We all yearn for a cozy place in our homes where we can relax and unwind. Whether it’s a bright window seat, a snug daybed, or a secluded corner table, we intuitively seek out alcoves because there is something undeniably warm and welcoming about these small spaces. The Nook Book extends an enticing invitation for you to find such special spots in your home and provides just the right creative boost to help you make them your own. From a breakfast...
Author
Publisher
Taunton Press
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
218 p. : col. ill., plans ; 26 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
As our personal and professional lives become more demanding and hectic, people have reacted with a more casual, relaxed, and open way of living at home. Kitchens are no longer just for cooking but serve as entertainment hubs; barbeques on the grill have replaced formal dinners. As our lives at home have become increasingly informal, the "barefoot living" lifestyle has emerged and there is increased demand to carry this attitude over into home design....
Author
Publisher
Taunton Press
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
210 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Best-selling author of The Not So Big House Sarah Susanka teams up with architectural design writer Marc Vassallo to expand upon the message that has resonated with over a million homeowners and builders across the country: opting for personalized, well-crafted, thoughtfully designed spaces over superfluous square footage results in a home that comforts and nourishes those who live there. Susanka and Vassallo focus their lens on the tangible and sometimes...
Author
Publisher
Taunton Press
Pub. Date
c1998
Physical Desc
199 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Simpler lifestyles, higher quality leisure time with family and friends - these and other trends in society lay the foundation for this important, thought-provoking design and architecture book. In it, Sarah Susanka, LIFE Magazine's Architect of the Year, offers thoughtful guidelines for designing homes that more accurately reflect our lifestyles and personalities. The Not So Big House proposes clear, workable guidelines for creating modern homes...
Author
Publisher
Monacelli Press
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
238 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), plans ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Simplicity, modesty, and skillful design are the principles that have guided James Gauer both in his architectural practice and in the selection of the seventeen outstanding projects in this unique collection of small homes by architects around the country. A wide range of housing types and settings—from a diminutive New York City apartment to a farmhouse in Pennsylvania, a cottage in Santa Monica, and a single-family home in Nashville—illustrates...
Author
Publisher
Taunton Press
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
200 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
In Home by Design, Susanka presents 30 design concepts that can transform any house into a welcoming home filled with character, beauty, and comfort. Opening readers' eyes to what's possible, she makes spatial design accessible to the layperson. Each of the design concepts here, from entryways to public/private space to window positioning, is illustrated with examples from houses by leading architects. Homeowners will learn how to assess their environment...
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