Creating the Not So Big House: Insights and Ideas for the New American House - Hardcover

Susanka, Sarah

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1561583774 ISBN 13: 9781561583775

Publisher: Taunton Press Inc, 2000

Synopsis

Further full colour design ideas to appeal to homeowners, interior designers, DIY enthusiasts and self-builders who are eager to use the Not So Big House House concepts to build or remodel a home which avoids wasted space and material and which works for them. Sarah Susanka's first book The Not So Big House created a movement which has redefined the way we think about the space we live in, It spoke to millions of disenchanted homeowners who wanted to downsize their dream home ideas without diminishing the dream or the style. The secret lies in a better use of space: let your activities and lifestyle define your rooms. Ideal Home-type of architectural and interior design models. Contemporary: making the best use of smaller luxurious homes, smart town houses and utilising limited space with maximum style. Inspirational: deep insights into successful stylish home designs, illustrated in full colour.

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Review:

Ostensibly American, this is nevertheless an indispensable handbook for anyone designing their own home or carrying out major renovations. The author's concept is to get the most out of a smaller space than actually needed, ending up with a visually more spatial area. Full of inspirational architectural and interior design ideas, the twenty five properties looked at in depth range from detached new homes, renovated farmhouses and cottages to restructured apartments. Fireplaces, balustrades, staircases, ceilings and more are all adapted to maximise space whilst retaining a homely feel. Sarah Susanka, an experienced architect, writes in an easy, informal manner, clearly explaining the merits of each particular design aspect. A must for renovators and an intelligent, valuable asset for architects. - Lucy Watson

About the Author:

Sarah Susanka is one of the leading residential architects in the United States. Her first book, "The Not So Big House," topped best-seller charts in Home & Garden categories in its first year of publication. Susanka has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, the Charlie Rose Show, and NPR's Diane Rehm Show. She is a former principal and founding partner of Mulfinger, Susanka, Mahady & Partners, Inc., the firm chosen by LIFE magazine to design its 1999 Dream House. Crawford is a photographer whose work has appeared in every major national and international architecture magazine as well as in several books on architecture and design.

About this edition

• Publisher: Taunton Press Inc
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1561583774
• ISBN 13: 9781561583775
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240