MY BEDROOM IS AN OFFICE & OTHER INTERIOR DESIGN DILEMMAS /ANGLAIS

by THORNHILL JOANNA

Just moved into your new home? No idea where to start or what to do? Landlord won't let you paint your walls? Hate your sofa but can't afford a new one? Wondering if you can paint your horrible plastic chairs?

Look no further, interior design stylist and expert Joanna Thornhill will guide you through an array of design dilemmas, from minor tweaks to bigger projects.

Packed with inspirational and practical advice for both homeowners and renters, this book will help you achieve a home you can be proud of, even if your office is at the end of your bed.

Genres: Interior Design, Nonfiction, Design, How To

144 pages, Paperback

First published March 9, 2019

Reviews

[Phobean · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was a long read! The topic titles were fun and very specific. I appreciated the candid voice of the book, and the author’s optimistic approach. One to keep on the shelf for inspiration.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

very practical book in a Q&A format w questions from how to match wood tones to how to incorporate colors when you are scared of screwing up. i love how succinct the answers are with many possible solutions proposed and i like that the photos used are not all of perfect magazine mansions but everyday homes with many different styles

which on the flip side, also are some things i didnt enjoy as much. there was too much information to fit on one page so the font is too small, and some of the photos shown are not really my personal style

but a very good book nonetheless. i learned a lot and added more todos to my evergrowing list

[Femke Knoop · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mooie foto’s en goede tips voor wie iets wil veranderen in huis.

[Tatiana Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am in love with this book, because I love books with pictures. Here i enjoyed every page, beautiful designs , that immediately bring you ideas! So simple, so cool!
❤️

[Alfi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Firstly I really like the cover of this book. It spoke my syle. And the title of this book caught my attention since I have an office in my bedroom. As I began to read this book, I like the way the author answers to all common questions related to interior designs. I know nothing in interior designs, currently, I just moved to a new place, and I still need to decorate my place. There are a lot of questions about interiors in my mind, like what is the best way to optimize my kitchen, or what color should I choose for wall paints, etc. And I would say this book replies to some of the questions I had. After reading this, I got new insights into interior design. What is interesting about this book is in every chapter, it has examples in pictures, so you could imagine it, and also it has a summary for each explanation, I guess this is a good idea for someone who wants to have a quick look.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

First off the title, My Bedroom is an Office, is a rather misleading as there is only one double page on this topic!

The rest of the book is about maximising the interior of your home, from storage to wallpaper to tiles, how to make a room more relaxing and much more besides. It provides ideas for home owners and renters too, for all rooms of the home.

Overall it feels a little like a collection of the ideas you may find in the monthly home magazines. I like the concept of this book and expect this is the type of book that will be found in the public library.

I received this book from netgalley in return for a honest review.

[Callista Goh · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Bedroom is an Office is an incredible interior design resource for anyone looking to redecorate or moving in to a new place. Honestly, I wish I had this when I moved to a different country two years ago (and subsequently returned) - I really liked the easy to follow, question and answer format, and the references to helpful tips and other resources. This text is extremely easy to read and aesthetically pleasing, with its crisp, minimalist style and high-quality images.

I received a complementary copy of this book from the publisher and Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

[Kirsten Lost 2022 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really useful guide to decoration of your space. It covers a lot of ground, from storage, to picking furniture, to dealing with a windowless bathroom, to picking and matching colours. One to keep around for your next move.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good collection of advices from one of the best professional interiors stylist.

In this book, the information is separated by sections where the author explains the concepts and techniques accompanied with inspiring pictures.

#MyBedroomIsAnOffice #NetGalley

[Alexandria Blaelock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not many solutions for me, but some beautiful photos offered some tangentially interesting ideas for issues I hadn’t really thought were issues.

[Lisa]

A very pretty little book and I love the style of most of the rooms shown; they actually look like people live there. My main takeaway, however, is that I just need to clean my house better -___-

[Relyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was like a collection of tips and tricks from all the best home magazines. But, not as beautifully illustrated. Interesting, but not as much eye candy as I generally love.

[Aneesa]

A good book for the genre but I'm not really interested in the genre; it's just my upbringing getting the better of me.

[Rana YILDIRIM · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was just curious about the decoration styles and wanted to have more information on them. That was a good book with good stylistic tips.

[Thiết kế nội thất ATZ LUXURY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Khi nói đến thiết kế và thi công không gian văn phòng, nhiều doanh nghiệp ưu tiên các biện pháp tiết kiệm chi phí nhằm tối đa hóa ngân sách của họ. Tuy nhiên, các biện pháp cắt giảm chi phí thường có thể dẫn đến sự thỏa hiệp về chất lượng và chức năng. Điều này đặc biệt đúng khi nói đến thi công nội thất văn phòng và thiết kế nội thất.

Tại ATZ LUXURY, chúng tôi tin rằng có thể tạo ra những không gian văn phòng tiện dụng, chất lượng cao mà không tốn quá nhiều chi phí. Trong bài viết này, chúng tôi sẽ thảo luận về các giải pháp thi công nội thất văn phòng tiết kiệm chi phí và các giải pháp nội thất sẽ đáp ứng nhu cầu của bất kỳ doanh nghiệp nào.

Thi công một không gian văn phòng hiệu quả về chi phí bắt đầu bằng việc lập kế hoạch cẩn thận và hiểu rõ nhu cầu của doanh nghiệp. Chúng tôi làm việc với khách hàng của mình để xác định các nhu cầu và mục tiêu cụ thể của họ, cũng như bất kỳ giới hạn hoặc hạn chế nào. Điều này cho phép chúng tôi phát triển một giải pháp phù hợp đáp ứng nhu cầu của họ đồng thời vẫn nằm trong ngân sách của họ.

Một trong những cách quan trọng để chúng tôi tiết kiệm chi phí là tìm nguồn nguyên liệu chất lượng cao với chi phí thấp hơn. Chúng tôi đã thiết lập mối quan hệ với nhiều nhà cung cấp và nhà sản xuất khác nhau, cho phép chúng tôi tiếp cận những vật liệu và sản phẩm tốt nhất với giá cả cạnh tranh. Điều này cho phép chúng tôi tạo ra những không gian văn phòng có vẻ ngoài và cảm giác tuyệt vời đồng thời có giá cả phải chăng. xem thêm: giải pháp thi công văn phòng tiết kiệm chi phí

Một chiến lược khác mà chúng tôi sử dụng để tiết kiệm chi phí là thiết kế và lắp đặt đồ nội thất tùy chỉnh trong nhà. Bằng cách này, chúng ta có thể tạo ra đồ nội thất phù hợp với nhu cầu và kích thước cụ thể của không gian văn phòng. Điều này không chỉ cho phép phù hợp hơn mà còn giúp giảm chi phí bằng cách loại bỏ nhu cầu mua đồ nội thất làm sẵn đắt tiền.

Chúng tôi cũng ưu tiên chức năng khi thiết kế không gian văn phòng, đảm bảo rằng mọi đồ nội thất và yếu tố thiết kế đều phục vụ một mục đích. Điều này giúp loại bỏ nhu cầu trang trí hoặc đồ nội thất không cần thiết, có thể làm tăng chi phí mà không tăng thêm bất kỳ giá trị nào.

Ngoài các biện pháp tiết kiệm chi phí, chúng tôi cũng ưu tiên tính bền vững trong các giải pháp thi công nội thất văn phòng của mình. Điều này bao gồm việc sử dụng vật liệu thân thiện với môi trường và thiết kế không gian tiết kiệm năng lượng. Điều này không chỉ tốt hơn cho môi trường mà còn có thể giúp các doanh nghiệp tiết kiệm tiền cho chi phí tiện ích trong thời gian dài. Tham khảo: báo giá thi công nội thất văn phòng mới nhất

Tóm lại, tại ATZ LUXURY, chúng tôi tin rằng có thể đạt được các giải pháp thi công nội thất văn phòng chất lượng cao mà không phải chi quá nhiều tiền. Các chiến lược hiệu quả về chi phí của chúng tôi, chẳng hạn như tìm nguồn cung ứng vật liệu chất lượng cao với chi phí thấp hơn, thiết kế và thi công nội th���t tùy chỉnh trong nhà và ưu tiên chức năng, cho phép chúng tôi tạo ra các không gian văn phòng vừa tiện dụng vừa phong cách. Nếu bạn đang muốn thiết kế hoặc nâng cấp không gian văn phòng của mình, hãy liên hệ với chúng tôi để tìm hiểu thêm về các dịch vụ của chúng tôi và cách chúng tôi có thể giúp bạn đạt được mục tiêu trong phạm vi ngân sách của mình.

[Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book would be like all other design books: a breeze through full of beautiful pictures with little text, with maybe a few usable tips for my situation. This is not that book! This is a book that explains why something works and why not. How you can really use that space optimal and even unique diy projects and low cost solutions. Every page starts with a question, and honestly most questions I have asked myself. From: “My lighting feels stark, how can I soften it?” to “How can I ensure the TV doesn’t dominate my space?”. I mean, those are the important questions! I learned a lot while reading this book, and I made lots of notes! Also, yes, the photography is stunning as is usual in such books, but there are also pictures of very normal interiors, where you can see it’s been lived in. This book was far above my expectation, and if you want actual solutions that are doable, than this is the book for you!

I was given an ebook in exchange for an honest review :)

[Biljana · Rating 4 out of 5]

An aesthetically pleasing book that provides food for thought for your design dilemmas.

The format is easy to use; My Bedroom is an Office presents dilemmas (e.g., how to use colour in a room, refresh old furniture, use artwork) and then provides some guidelines and ideas for how to tackle your dilemma. The author considers issues from the viewpoint of a renter or an owner and covers a wide range of issues. Definitely a good resource whenever you are considering some updates to your living space or have just moved to a new place.

Thanks to the author, Laurence King Publishing, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy.

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This little book really does ask and answer the questions a lot of us ask in real homes and interior design. Practiccal, beautiful and inspiring - I definitely think it is one of those must read design books for anyone one in a new home, interested in interior design or working in it. I definitely recommend getting your hands on a copy. It has left me, also, with a real sense of my style being much more industrial, colour popping and quirky -with edges of rustic and retro. It has helped me define my style and left me feeling that I can do it - more than many other design books have. Definitely recommended.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book contains very good design advice in a concise format that's easy to read and look at. The author used their own knowledge of design in the arrangement of the book, which made it, not only esthetically pleasing but made it really easy to refer back to later and find the elements you'd like to incorporate into your own design.

[Shimista · Rating 2 out of 5]

very helpful Q+A format, kind of rare (to me) for this type of book
not so helpful for more temporary homes and people who don't want to stock up on so many DIY tools
a quick read, skimming for the "dilemmas" applicable to me
thinking to use the couch as room divider and excited about all the possibilities!

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book to be incredibly useful and concise. It states a problem at the top of the page, discusses how to overcome the problem, and shows a couple of photographic examples. There's nothing super in-depth about it - this is not a how-to book - but it gives you some ideas to then pursue on your own. Glad I bought a hard copy - definitely a keeper!

[Eleonora Pohl · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing step by step booklet that guides you through decorating, re-decorating or just fantasizing about your dream apartment/room/house. includes coloring and a „how-to-make-your-home-into-a-home“ guidances.

[Sushie · Rating 3 out of 5]

An excellent short reference for difficult spaces! Had plenty of inspiration for an array of budgets (mostly), but displayed, to my eye, a rather narrow band of style. Worth a read for anyone looking for ideas to make the most of a funky living space, old or new.

[Louis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super insightful, great reference book for the future

[Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had some useful tips, though I wasn’t very aligned with the design aesthetic of the author. Took some decent tips from here but this isn’t one I’ll be referring back to often

[Kat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick, easy read
Browse through sections to see which tips help

[Kimberly Christianson Kennedy]

full of practical advice and beautiful photographs

[Leyla Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very surprising book with such a lot of ideas on updating your small home, whether it is rented or owned, there are many tips and ideas to make it your own. This book covers the basics of home decoration and how to make it more liveable and to your taste with colour, furnishings and layout. It explains how to work with the things you have, and with things that can't be changed, and in no time, you'll have a home that is comfortable and proud to show off.

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book that's easy to understand in terms of interior design and has a question/problem and answer format. It is in general helpful and it points out that it's important to find your own "voice".

[Elisabeth - Comet Readings · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm always curious when talking about interior design and this book did not disappoint my expectations. I can't be more excited to recommend this brilliant book to all those ordinary people like me, who are looking for practical tips and inspiration to make our home fitting with our creativity.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for my copy!