Practical, clear guidance for designing small houses with style and function.
This book delivers practical principles for making small houses expressive, comfortable, and well built. It covers everything from roof details and wall treatments to interior layout and furniture that works together with color and material choices. The guidance emphasizes harmony, sensible proportion, and the way a home reflects the people who live there.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the challenges faced by individuals embarking on the journey of building their own homes. It offers practical guidance by exploring the fundamental architectural principles that underpin successful house design, particularly for smaller dwellings. The author traces the historical evolution of American houses, highlighting their roots in European traditions. By examining various styles, from Colonial to Norman and Italian, the book provides insights into how these influences have shaped the aesthetics and functionality of American homes. Through engaging discussions on proportion, balance, and the interplay between beauty and utility, this book encourages readers to develop a discerning eye for good design. It emphasizes the importance of considering both the physical comfort and the visual appeal of a home, recognizing that it should be a reflection of the owner's individual needs and aspirations. Ultimately, this book empowers aspiring homeowners to make informed decisions and create houses that are not only structurally sound but also aesthetically pleasing and deeply satisfying to live in. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331665496_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331665496
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331665496
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Seller: Gebrauchtbücherlogistik H.J. Lauterbach, Gummersbach, NRW, Germany
Broschiert. Condition: Gut. Reprint 1914. 23 cm 206 S. : Ill. ; Broschiert. Sprache: Englisch, Zustand: Sehr Gut, eher ungelesen (Innen); Einband (Außen) hat keine Gebrauchsspuren aber Vorderdeckel ist min. gebogen; * Die Photos sind original von uns erstellt worden, u.a. erkennbar an einem kleinen weißen Stück Papier im oberen Schnitt. Ab und an verwenden Suchmaschinen Verlagsphotos, bei den Portalen selbst, werden aber nur unsere Originalphotos gezeigt. Seller Inventory # 957012
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 222 pages. 8.43x5.85x0.73 inches. This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # zk1331665493
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