SPACES FOR LIVING - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855856247 ISBN 13: 9781855856240

Publisher: Collins & Brown, 1999

Synopsis

Spaces for Living contains real-life case studies in which owners have come up with clever, original solutions to make the space in their home fulfil their needs.'

About this title

Review

Liz Bauwen and Alexandra Campbell have worked on a whole string of glossy décor magazines such as Good Housekeeping. For their book Spaces for Living they have done what many magazines don't do--photograph real homes. They have chosen homes which they feel are stylish and easy to live in. The styles of the homes they chose vary slightly, but most tend to be contemporary rather than modernist. Kitchens, open-plan spaces, bedrooms, studies and conservatories are among the "spaces" described. Each is lavishly photographed and many include checklists, to draw attention to power points, storage and insulation. Much of the advice seems obvious, but is often forgotten in the initial enthusiasm of a decorating project. The book is also realistic about what readers can be expected to achieve: "Employ an architect to make maximum use of a difficult space." One of the best features of the book is the buyer's directory in the back. All the furniture, lighting, storage, bedding and china featured on the books Creating the Look pages come from the companies in this directory, many of which offer a mail order selection.

About the Author

Liz Bauwens was design director at Good Housekeeping and Ideal Home magazines. She is a well-known stylist whose work appears in many magazines.

Alexandra Campbell has written for many newspapers, including The Times (of London), and magazines such as Good Housekeeping and Harpers & Queen. In 1995 she received the Home Improvement Journalist of the Year award.

Simon Brown is well-known interiors and lifestyle photographer whose work has been featured in many prestigious books and magazines.

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins & Brown
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1855856247
• ISBN 13: 9781855856240
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160