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Summary: THE ESSENTIAL HOUSE BOOK lives up to its name
Review: The Essential House Book: Getting Back to Basics is a must have for anyone that ever wanted to live in a home and make it all your own. Once again, the reigning champion of good design and master of style, Sir Terence Conran delivers the crème de la crème of home décor books. Page per page, this book is the most prized in my home design/decorating collection (believe me, I've got a few hundred). Conran offers so many helpful tips and tidbits of information, it's hard not to pull this one off the shelf and reread chapters over again. Chock full of practical solutions and helpful content, amazing photographs (the kind that make you dream for hours) and easy to follow guidance for better living, The Essential House Book lives up to its name. The book is vast with knowledge offering information for all things from flooring to lighting to painting and much more. The pure simple design and thoughtful information has made this book a staple in this genre of books. With so many books out there to choose from, time and again this will surface as the best available regardless of price.
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Summary: THE ESSENTIAL HOUSE BOOK lives up to its name
Review: The Essential House Book: Getting Back to Basics is a must have for anyone that ever wanted to live in a home and make it all your own. Once again, the reigning champion of good design and master of style, Sir Terence Conran delivers the crème de la crème of home décor books. Page per page, this book is the most prized in my home design/decorating collection (believe me, I've got a few hundred). Conran offers so many helpful tips and tidbits of information, it's hard not to pull this one off the shelf and reread chapters over again. Chock full of practical solutions and helpful content, amazing photographs (the kind that make you dream for hours) and easy to follow guidance for better living, The Essential House Book lives up to its name. The book is vast with knowledge offering information for all things from flooring to lighting to painting and much more. The pure simple design and thoughtful information has made this book a staple in this genre of books. With so many books out there to choose from, time and again this will surface as the best available regardless of price.
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Summary: This is the only design book you need
Review: This book has it all. Make sure you view the Table of Contents with the 'Look inside this book' feature on this website. You will be amazed how much is included in this book. Pros: Shows how to mix cultures, decorating styles, new with old, and functionality all under one roof. Provides lots of pictures. Anyone can make a comfortable living space inexpensively with this author's ideas. The best part, it doesn't look cheap! Cons: Big and awkward book (0.85 x 13.71 x 9.99). I can only fit this on my coffee table or lengthwise on my bookshelf. Honestly, I can make several pages with all the positive features of this book, but I won't drag this on... just buy the book! You won't be disappointed!!!
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Summary: The Book I turn to for ideas again & and again.
Review: This book is a must for those that wish to create a living space with style. ideas abound as well as practical advice and information.
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Summary: Inspiring!
Review: This book is a MUST HAVE for anyone remotely interested in design. Sir Terrance Conran's extensive collection of photographs offer the reader a wealth of inspiration. The examples of placement and design are timelessly beautiful and very effective. You will be amazed at the number of times you can pick this book up and find something new to read about!
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Summary: One of the best books avaliable for design.
Review: This book is awe-inspiring and is an incredible addition to anyones collection. If you love design as much as me, then you should really look at this book. Terence Conran is the master. Just to look through this book will give you so many ideas, you won't know what to do with them all.
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Summary: Good inspiration
Review: This book is full of unusual details such as-drawers in staircases and wall niches. Many of the details focused on are what give a house character. I'm designing my own house and it helped me to think above issues rarely addressed in the "how to books". Conran addresses light and space in a very compelling format. There are tons of photos. My only complaint is that with all the photos its hard to go back and find things again.
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Summary: the very best of its kind
Review: This is the best design book in existence. Conran's ideas come off as modern/contemporary, but without the usual coldness or starkness. Think of his designs as simply functional, and without airs or pretense. This is the way we live today. And it's fun!
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Summary: the very best of its kind
Review: This is the best design book in existence. Conran's ideas come off as modern/contemporary, but without the usual coldness or starkness. Think of his designs as simply functional, and without airs or pretense. This is the way we live today. And it's fun!
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Summary: You'll be driving to Home Depot with Book in Hand
Review: You'll never be satisfied with having just one house after looking at this book. It's not just for designers, it's for anyone that enjoys functional beauty.
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