Terence Conran Small Spaces: Inspiring Ideas and Creative Solutions Hardcover September 11, 2001

by Terence Conran

One of the most acclaimed figures in the field of home design—and author of the classic Essential House Book—offers the ultimate source of ideas for anyone who needs to design a comfortable, workable, and visually appealing home in a small space. Whether tiny apartments or modest homes, small spaces are what most people start with and ?nish with, and many of us never figure out how to make them comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Now, in Terence Conran Small Spaces, the superstar of home design offers tips, tricks, and inspired wisdom for making the most out of any available space.Stunning full-color photographs show Conran’s creative, stylish solutions in a variety of beautiful spaces, from a houseboat to a treehouse to a small office. His clear and practical tips and advice help translate that creativity into your own home or work space.Written by one of the driving forces in home furnishings and lifestyle retailing, Terence Conran Small Spaces is the essential guide for anyone looking to decorate a small living space with big style.

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First published September 11, 2001

About the author

Sir Terence Conran was educated at Bryanston School, Dorset, and trained as a textile designer at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London. Hand in hand with his much-publicized career as an arbiter of good taste for a whole generation goes a career in cookery and restaurant management. Having learned the basic skills in the kitchens of a two-star Parisian establishment, he opened several small restaurants in London.These were later sold to finance his fast-expanding furniture business, from which grew the hugely successful Habitat stores. No-one has had a greater influence on contemporary living style than Conran. From the outset of his career, in the brilliant era of the '60s, he devoted his talents to interpreting the home-making aspirations of the bright, busy people of his generation - and to providing them with an excellence of craftsmanship and design at a price they could afford.

Reviews

[phoebe · Rating 5 out of 5]

By the British genius of Habitat fame. The photos alone inspired a complete redesign of my bedroom. Not bad! Lots of great unconventional, space-saving, and clever arrangements for rooms and furniture, from around the world. Loft beds, moving walls, great modern looking stuff. A big emphasis on vertical space, which I like.

[Joe · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well-written idea book with lots of great pictures. Conran emphasizes concepts of pleasing and efficient design, all focused on tiny homes, apartments, lofts, and basements. A good read for getting out of a rut and cutting out wasteful things in your home.

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

If the society would have to live in small cubicles, Conran would have no problem in creating a loving home for everyone. This book is genius.