Review (PDF) Terence Conrans New House Book The Compl (English And Spanish Edition)
It's been the classic book on house style for years! Combine style, comfort, function, and economy. Whether you're restoring an entire house, adding a child's room, or redoing a kitchen, these simply elegant ideas for designing interiors--shown in over 1,000 photos--will provide endless inspiration. Know what to do before decoration starts, including assessing a home, putting in adequate storage, and adding heating, wiring, and plumbing. Acquire a sure sense of style and how to use color, pattern, and fabrics. Select flooring, and get unique ideas for papering and painting surfaces; lighting; and disguising flaws. There's even advice on making access easier for the disabled. Then, take a thrilling tour of magnificent homes across the globe-- from an airy white living room hung with richly colored carpets and dotted with striking pillows, to a bedroom in an 18th century chateau with painted wood panels, each one displays a range of classic design styles.
Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Trafalgar Square (April 25, 1996)
Language: English, Spanish
ISBN-10: 1850298467
ISBN-13: 978-1850298465
Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.3 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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One of my favorite interior books. Very appealing '60s and '70s interiors that seem to belong to interesting people. This book has an authenticity and appeal that you will not find in other interior books of the period, which often lean too far in the direction of bland professionalism or tacky manufacturer promotions. Also a glimpse of European family life and mores. Veterans of 1970s Northern California will recognize certain tropes, such as diagonal wood siding, rainbow murals, and children with Free to Be You and Me records.
This book is awesome! I will never have to buy another home improvement/interior design book ever again. The designs are contemporary as well as classic. There are even instructions to build furniture, make your own bedspreads, and hordes of other interesting design projects.
I was hoping to get insights from the mind of an interior design artist. My disappointment grew as I made my way through the book. I did not once stop to ponder on advice that was given, I read about simplistic rules, "the use of space is important", "functionality over conventionality". The book is filled with photos but no unifying text that brings a flow of ideas. I would only recommend this book if you want a condensed "how-not-to" book. Otherwise, keep browsing and please let us know of any good finds.
I recently picked up this book and I am amazed at my investment! There are more than 1,000 pages of color pictures, projects and ideas for anyone that is looking to decorate their home the Do-It-Yourself way. From selecting colors to adding the finishing touches, this book not only gives ideas, it shows you how to complete the projects as well. This is the best book that I have found for home decorating and remodeling; and it has something for everyone reguardless of style or skill level.
Although the text can be a bit tedius at times, this is a good reference book for building a home. I have been searching for a book like this for sometime. While I expected this to be directed a bit more towards the decorating aspect of the home, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it answered many of my questions concering home building. Not a complete reference, but a great start nonetheless.
I have the later version of this book, which is fine, but really wanted to see where Terrance Conran started over forty years ago. His design strategies are still terrific, though some of the images are dated. Definitely recommend it.
Heart warming pictures of some of the coziest interiors you would find. Reminds you of the good days that we all have left behind.All those small things..... how just mere wooden shelving can create good storage and how not too gaudy fabrics or interior elements can give a homely vibe, all described through beautiful photos from actual houses.A legendary book now out of print, grab a copy for yourself. I bought two :)
What goes around, comes around and style is indeed cyclical. This book is immediately inspiring and it's fun to look at the vintage images and see the funky homes of yesteryear. Don't let the book's age fool you-- there is so much here that's very relevant. Even if you're not decorating or remodeling, this book is a feast for the eyes!
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