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Rating: Summary: Pretty Book Review: :)Ideas aren't as practical as would have hoped, but it did spark some creativity for me to do with what I have
Rating: Summary: Well done, Sir Terence! Review: Another fine piece of work by Conran. Creative ideas; excellent, diverse photos that I have not seen in other books; and well-written, meaningful text characterize the book and are hallmarks of the Conran series. Case studies include floor plans, which i find helpful.
Rating: Summary: I expected more creativity Review: Banal works. This book is not what I was expecting. Poor creativity to deal with small spaces. Don't spend money with this book.
Rating: Summary: I was disappointed Review: Because I love Conran's books (and design sense in general), i was very, very disappointed when I got this book. It is very short on fresh ideas, and, perhaps even more disappointing, the photos aren't as varied and interesting as one usually finds in a Conran book. I flipped through when I first got this and saw lots of hallways and beds. I thought, 'well, there's probably more here so don't judge it right away.' I paged through and still found lots of hallways and beds. Very little in this book. Very disappointing.
Rating: Summary: #3 out of 7 "Small decor" books rated Review: I place this 3rd among the 7 "decorating small spaces" books I bought. This is the only exception to my objections about those focusing on European dwellings. Conran features London & Paris apts (plus Hong Kong & an Italian stable!), but unlike others, some ideas are adaptable in America. Most units are 300-400 sq. ft.; the largest is 1000. Photos are helpful, except for a few so arty they require a double take to figure out what you're actually supposed to be seeing. Charming Intro portrays creative "expansion" of tiny areas-everything from a 1940s mobile van to a treehouse.
Rating: Summary: Pretty Book Review: This book is a must for anyone who lives in a small space and is searching for ways to make it more efficient and attractive. These ideas work well and not all of them cost a fortune to implement. My personal favourite was the tree house - it brings out the inner child in each of us no matter what biological age we may be. Not that everyone would want a tree house, but the idea was purely unique and creative. This book has beautiful coloured photography and is ideally suited to apartment dwellers or those working in a small office space that is in need of a make-over. The author has put together a book which displays talent, creativity, and an expert eye for design and colour. "Small Spaces" is highly recommended and deserving of a five-star rating.
Rating: Summary: TERRIFIC BOOK, UNIQUE IDEAS THAT WORK! Review: This book is a must for anyone who lives in a small space and is searching for ways to make it more efficient and attractive. These ideas work well and not all of them cost a fortune to implement. My personal favourite was the tree house - it brings out the inner child in each of us no matter what biological age we may be. Not that everyone would want a tree house, but the idea was purely unique and creative. This book has beautiful coloured photography and is ideally suited to apartment dwellers or those working in a small office space that is in need of a make-over. The author has put together a book which displays talent, creativity, and an expert eye for design and colour. "Small Spaces" is highly recommended and deserving of a five-star rating.
Rating: Summary: A wealth of ideas Review: This book is jam-packed with creative ideas for small spaces. However, I felt the majority of the designs were ultra-modern and had a sterile feeling. (It could be that my personal taste runs in a different direction than the author's!) Having said that, I really appreciated the floor plans and interesting case studies, and I'm sure I'll be referring to this book again and again.
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