Maker Spaces: Creative Interiors from the Homes and Studios of Inspiring Makers and Designers

by Emily Quinton

'Making' is the next generation of creating. It's the union of traditional techniques, from print-making and jewellery-making to knitting, with cutting-edge technology, often yielding astonishing results, such as laser-cut jewellery and 3D-printed porcelain. 'Maker Spaces' takes an in-depth look inside 13 beautiful homes, studios and workspaces of the pioneering creative minds of some of the best-known makers, from a colour-filled, uplifting studio space in super-trendy East London to the retro reverie of a stunning San Francisco apartment. Their clever styling ideas and imaginative, ingenious creative spaces will delight and inspire in equal measure. 'Maker Spaces' also includes examples of the incredible things that their owners create, as well as advice on how to turn your ideas into beautiful products. This innovative, engaging book will give you the ideas and impetus to create inspirational and achievable interiors, fresh from some of the most exciting and dynamic designers in the world right now.

Genres: Design, Nonfiction

176 pages, Hardcover

First published April 15, 2015

Reviews

[Nikki Naddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Das Buch Maker's Homes find ich richtig toll, es beinhaltet viele kreative Ideen, wie man individuell und mit Stil seine Wohnung, ob Apartment , Loft , Studio oder welche Wohnungsart auch immer, gestalten kann und dabei auch für sich selbst und evtl. für die ganze Familie, WG oder mit wem auch immer man gemeinsam was macht, sehr viel Gutes herausholen kann. Toll gemacht ist das Buch auch, es ist reich bebildert, gut beschrieben, es sieht äußerlich stilvoll aus und ist vom Gewicht her nicht schwer, obwohl es ein Bildband ist. Das Papier ist dick und leicht. Erschienen ist es im Knesebeck Verlag.

[Am Y · Rating 3 out of 5]

Exactly what it claims to be - we are taken into the homes of some creative professionals via photographs featuring aspects of their interiors. There was a nice variety of different designs featured, though nothing really stood out for me. Instead, I found most interesting the last part of the book where each featured creative was interviewed and gave a short answer to a question regarding their work (e.g. what advice would you give to other creatives who are just starting out?).

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three words: deliciously envy-inducing

[Deborah Raney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Featuring some very unique and creative work spaces. Some were a little too industrial for my taste, but still lots of ideas to be had. And even though the book is a dozen years old, it still feels fresh and new.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Felt right at home with this book and its offerings. Great photography and text. Full of inspiration.

[Cari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book and now I own it!

[Relyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was fun and inspiring. It reminds me on In Her Studio magazine. I enjoyed it a lot.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting to see the design spaces of makers... I wish it went more into how those spaces are used, how they store things, etc.

[Ligaya · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nice book of pretty and creative spaces from makers who live and work there. I felt the most affinity with the last artist featured. Her living space and shared studio space were - like mine - more cramped and crammed with stuff. Other spaces seemed unbelievably spare, for instance, the author's own space, so I wondered about how much was real or styled for the camera. There were many pretty and interesting vignettes: a stack of old suitcases, nest/skull/metal vase, Russian doll collections. Wished there were more variety of creatives (painters, sculptors, potters). Many of the spaces skewed feminine.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful, inspiring photographs of the homes and studios of creative people who have used their artistic eyes and skills to earn a living.

[Con Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some great spaces -- and stunning ideas. Seeing some of myself and my mother in the things that we collect and surround ourselves with.