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Ghid de design interior
In Ghid de design interior, Frida Ramstedt deschide o cutie de unelte utile daca vrei sa-ti transformi locuinta intr-un camin pe gustul tau. Cartea explica reguli de baza si face recomandari privind dimensiunile.
Cum gandesc de fapt, designerii si decoratorii de spatii interioare? Care sunt trucurile care va pot veni in ajutor cand faceti un plan de amenajari?
Cartea cuprinde retete pe care le poate aplica si de care poate beneficia oricine, indiferent de stilul personal sau de gust. Pe scurt, este o carte de bucate pentru pasionatii de interioare!
Cum gandesc de fapt, designerii si decoratorii de spatii interioare? Care sunt trucurile care va pot veni in ajutor cand faceti un plan de amenajari?
Cartea cuprinde retete pe care le poate aplica si de care poate beneficia oricine, indiferent de stilul personal sau de gust. Pe scurt, este o carte de bucate pentru pasionatii de interioare!
240 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2019
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October 24, 2020
Pros:
- e fain organizată, are forma unui curs;
- informații super utile pe care nu le știam;
- prezintă principale principii din design, ceea ce o face să funcționeze ca un curs;
- e genul de carte la care eu una știu că o să mă întorc la nevoie;
- are atât sfaturi utile pentru cei care sunt la etapa de renovari masive (schimbat finisaje, ales mobila etc), cat si pentru mici refresh-uri ale incaperii (obiecte decorative, textile etc)
Cons:
- îi lipsește partea practică, niște imagini de tipul „așa da/așa nu”; eu una am nevoie și de exemple ca să asimilez informația
- cred că informațiile din carte pot fi găsite și în alte părți; cursuri de design/articole de pe bloguri/youtube
- cam 20% din carte nu mi s-a parut aplicabila pentru piata din Romania, e foarte axata pe stilul nordic
Recomand daca:
- esti genul care prefera sa citeasca o carte în loc sa vada un video pe youtube de o oră (eu sunt :D)
- te-ai gandit cel putin o data ca ti-ar placea sa faci un curs de design
- te pregatesti de renovat sau pur si simplu vrei sa dai un refresh casei tale si nu stii cum
Ideea favorita din carte: să-ți mobilezi casa pentru tine și felul în care o folosești, nu pentru cum vrei tu să fie ea văzută de alții
Dacă ti-a placut recenzia mea, eu povestesc despre carti si pe www.instagram.com/andreea_chiuaru și pe www.blogdeidei.ro
- e fain organizată, are forma unui curs;
- informații super utile pe care nu le știam;
- prezintă principale principii din design, ceea ce o face să funcționeze ca un curs;
- e genul de carte la care eu una știu că o să mă întorc la nevoie;
- are atât sfaturi utile pentru cei care sunt la etapa de renovari masive (schimbat finisaje, ales mobila etc), cat si pentru mici refresh-uri ale incaperii (obiecte decorative, textile etc)
Cons:
- îi lipsește partea practică, niște imagini de tipul „așa da/așa nu”; eu una am nevoie și de exemple ca să asimilez informația
- cred că informațiile din carte pot fi găsite și în alte părți; cursuri de design/articole de pe bloguri/youtube
- cam 20% din carte nu mi s-a parut aplicabila pentru piata din Romania, e foarte axata pe stilul nordic
Recomand daca:
- esti genul care prefera sa citeasca o carte în loc sa vada un video pe youtube de o oră (eu sunt :D)
- te-ai gandit cel putin o data ca ti-ar placea sa faci un curs de design
- te pregatesti de renovat sau pur si simplu vrei sa dai un refresh casei tale si nu stii cum
Ideea favorita din carte: să-ți mobilezi casa pentru tine și felul în care o folosești, nu pentru cum vrei tu să fie ea văzută de alții
Dacă ti-a placut recenzia mea, eu povestesc despre carti si pe www.instagram.com/andreea_chiuaru și pe www.blogdeidei.ro
April 28, 2020
„Fühl dich wohl in deinem Zuhause“ von Frida Ramstedt ist am 28.02.2020 bei Ullstein erschienen. Hierbei geht es um die Einrichtung und Gestaltung der eigenen vier Wände. Es geht darum ein Gefühl dafür zu bekommen. Es gibt viele Tipps und Tricks. Dabei gibt es Kapitel, die dazu auffordern, sich mit seinem eigenen Stil zu beschäftigen und welche, die sich mit Farben, Beleuchtung und Proportionen beschäftigen. Der erste Teil war sehr trocken, da es um technische und mathematische Sachen gab. Nachdem das Thema aber durch ist, kommt man zu den Kapiteln, die einem wirklich helfen. Dabei ist es egal, wie die eigene Wohnung oder Haus aufgebaut ist. Jeder kann sich ein paar passende Informationen raussuchen. Es wird auch auf verschiedene Räume eingegangen. Beispielsweise das Wohnzimmer, die Küche und das Badezimmer. Dort gab es ein paar interessante Informationen.
Fazit: In diesem Buch ist für jeden Anfänger etwas dabei. Das Buch hatte einige gute Informationen zu bieten. Unterstützt wurde das ganze von passenden Zeichnungen. Allerdings hätte ich mir gewünscht, dass diese ein bisschen farbiger oder mit Fotos gearbeitet worden wäre.
Fazit: In diesem Buch ist für jeden Anfänger etwas dabei. Das Buch hatte einige gute Informationen zu bieten. Unterstützt wurde das ganze von passenden Zeichnungen. Allerdings hätte ich mir gewünscht, dass diese ein bisschen farbiger oder mit Fotos gearbeitet worden wäre.
January 24, 2025
Vademecum per buzzurri
Una guida utilissima per orientarsi nella difficile arte d'arredar casa, ma solo se si è dei rozzi trogloditi totalmente privi di gusto estetico e senso pratico.
L’autrice, una profana che si spaccia per architetto d'interni anche se in realtà è laureata in Economia e non in Architettura, dice d'essersi appassionata alla materia allorquando dovette arredare casa propria, scoprendo così un mucchio di cose interessantissime che prima ignorava, informazioni che ha deciso di condividere con l'universo mondo, prima realizzando un seguitissimo blog e poi dando alle stampe una serie di libri.
Il saggio è strutturato bene, è chiaro, preciso, pieno di nozioni, schematico, di semplice comprensione e di facile applicazione, ideale per chi non sa davvero da dove partire nell'arredar casa, o per chi non ama stare nella propria dimora, la trova respingente, ma non riesce a coglierne il motivo.
Bisogna però rendersi conto che la signora Frida è scandinava e scrive avendo in mente unicamente la casa nordica, perciò alcune delle soluzioni di stile che propone come autentiche furbate sono del tutto inapplicabili da noi mediterranei, come ad esempio l'arredo delle finestre: l'autrice suggerisce infatti d'arredare le nostre finestre di casa, disponendo sul davanzale interno una composizione formata da tre vasi di altezze diverse con a fianco un paio di portacandele, una pila di libri, una scultura e una pianta rampicante che si inerpica lungo lo stipite e si attorciglia alla maniglia, per completare il tutto con un punto luce, un paralume o ancor meglio una vistosa lampada a sospensione proprio davanti alla finestra (sempre da dentro), perché quant’è bello di notte, quando si è all'aperto, vedere una casa con dentro una graziosa lanterna illuminata incorniciata dalla finestra? È bellissimo, hai ragione Frida cara, ma solo se vivi in un presepe oppure nella tundra, dove la temperatura esterna è -25° tutto l'anno e tu quella finestra con davanti tre vasi, due portacandele, sette libri, una scultura, una pianta rampicante tutta aggrovigliata e un lanternone da far invidia a un galeone spagnolo non l'aprirai mai, perché al sol tentare d'impugnare la maniglia la mano ti andrebbe in ipotermia e le falangette ti cadrebbero sparpagliandosi come biglie sul pavimento.
Parlando più seriamente, solo chi abita in una casa con finestre a ghigliottina o con vetrate a ribalta o scorrevoli può permettersi una soluzione del genere, perché riuscirebbe ad aprirle agevolmente anche col davanzale oberato d'oggetti, ma questo dettaglio l'ottima Frida non lo specifica.
A mio avviso resta l'opera di un'autodidatta che affronta con una certa dose d'ingenuità una materia che sicuramente ha imparato a conoscere, ma forse non padroneggia ancora del tutto, giacché si limita a dare una serie di regolette basilari e un po’ asfittiche da applicare pedissequamente in ogni ambiente della casa per migliorarne lo stile, tutte cose che chiunque abbia avuto in sorte le giuste dosi di buon senso e buon gusto, anche senza aver compiuto studi specifici, applica già, più o meno inconsapevolmente, con estrema naturalezza, e probabilmente con risultati pure migliori di quelli auspicabili dando retta a questo manualetto.
(Il capitolo dedicato allo styling della libreria è ridicolo, mi ha portato a dubitare che la cara Frida sia mai stata una lettrice o abbia mai posseduto una collezione di libri)
Alquanto notevole, però, come costei, senza né arte e né parte, sia riuscita a monetizzare e rendere assai fruttuosa una semplice passione nata dal nulla.
In fin dei conti, la laurea in Economia, Business e Management a qualcosa è servita.
Una guida utilissima per orientarsi nella difficile arte d'arredar casa, ma solo se si è dei rozzi trogloditi totalmente privi di gusto estetico e senso pratico.
L’autrice, una profana che si spaccia per architetto d'interni anche se in realtà è laureata in Economia e non in Architettura, dice d'essersi appassionata alla materia allorquando dovette arredare casa propria, scoprendo così un mucchio di cose interessantissime che prima ignorava, informazioni che ha deciso di condividere con l'universo mondo, prima realizzando un seguitissimo blog e poi dando alle stampe una serie di libri.
Il saggio è strutturato bene, è chiaro, preciso, pieno di nozioni, schematico, di semplice comprensione e di facile applicazione, ideale per chi non sa davvero da dove partire nell'arredar casa, o per chi non ama stare nella propria dimora, la trova respingente, ma non riesce a coglierne il motivo.
Bisogna però rendersi conto che la signora Frida è scandinava e scrive avendo in mente unicamente la casa nordica, perciò alcune delle soluzioni di stile che propone come autentiche furbate sono del tutto inapplicabili da noi mediterranei, come ad esempio l'arredo delle finestre: l'autrice suggerisce infatti d'arredare le nostre finestre di casa, disponendo sul davanzale interno una composizione formata da tre vasi di altezze diverse con a fianco un paio di portacandele, una pila di libri, una scultura e una pianta rampicante che si inerpica lungo lo stipite e si attorciglia alla maniglia, per completare il tutto con un punto luce, un paralume o ancor meglio una vistosa lampada a sospensione proprio davanti alla finestra (sempre da dentro), perché quant’è bello di notte, quando si è all'aperto, vedere una casa con dentro una graziosa lanterna illuminata incorniciata dalla finestra? È bellissimo, hai ragione Frida cara, ma solo se vivi in un presepe oppure nella tundra, dove la temperatura esterna è -25° tutto l'anno e tu quella finestra con davanti tre vasi, due portacandele, sette libri, una scultura, una pianta rampicante tutta aggrovigliata e un lanternone da far invidia a un galeone spagnolo non l'aprirai mai, perché al sol tentare d'impugnare la maniglia la mano ti andrebbe in ipotermia e le falangette ti cadrebbero sparpagliandosi come biglie sul pavimento.
Parlando più seriamente, solo chi abita in una casa con finestre a ghigliottina o con vetrate a ribalta o scorrevoli può permettersi una soluzione del genere, perché riuscirebbe ad aprirle agevolmente anche col davanzale oberato d'oggetti, ma questo dettaglio l'ottima Frida non lo specifica.
A mio avviso resta l'opera di un'autodidatta che affronta con una certa dose d'ingenuità una materia che sicuramente ha imparato a conoscere, ma forse non padroneggia ancora del tutto, giacché si limita a dare una serie di regolette basilari e un po’ asfittiche da applicare pedissequamente in ogni ambiente della casa per migliorarne lo stile, tutte cose che chiunque abbia avuto in sorte le giuste dosi di buon senso e buon gusto, anche senza aver compiuto studi specifici, applica già, più o meno inconsapevolmente, con estrema naturalezza, e probabilmente con risultati pure migliori di quelli auspicabili dando retta a questo manualetto.
(Il capitolo dedicato allo styling della libreria è ridicolo, mi ha portato a dubitare che la cara Frida sia mai stata una lettrice o abbia mai posseduto una collezione di libri)
Alquanto notevole, però, come costei, senza né arte e né parte, sia riuscita a monetizzare e rendere assai fruttuosa una semplice passione nata dal nulla.
In fin dei conti, la laurea in Economia, Business e Management a qualcosa è servita.
February 14, 2021
This is a well-intentioned book aimed at those who are new to interior design and who are perhaps occupying a home for the first time.
It’s quite technical with suggested room layouts and colour schemes (bizarrely, there is a colour wheel printed in black and white) but I’m never sure how useful these actually are because they never represent one’s own home. It is otherwise largely an exercise in stating the obvious – if there is a stain on the floor, cover it with a rug; don’t place furniture where it will obstruct the opening of a door; etc. A lot of pages are given to the arrangement of cushions, ornaments, plants and vases, which got a bit dull.
The author argues that interior design books generally feature photographs of high-end homes with designs and items that most people can’t afford, so she chose to use only hand-drawn illustrations throughout. I think that was a mistake. I think those beautifully photographed posh books and magazines provide much better visual inspiration than this book and it is often possible to create similar effects on a more modest budget.
It’s quite technical with suggested room layouts and colour schemes (bizarrely, there is a colour wheel printed in black and white) but I’m never sure how useful these actually are because they never represent one’s own home. It is otherwise largely an exercise in stating the obvious – if there is a stain on the floor, cover it with a rug; don’t place furniture where it will obstruct the opening of a door; etc. A lot of pages are given to the arrangement of cushions, ornaments, plants and vases, which got a bit dull.
The author argues that interior design books generally feature photographs of high-end homes with designs and items that most people can’t afford, so she chose to use only hand-drawn illustrations throughout. I think that was a mistake. I think those beautifully photographed posh books and magazines provide much better visual inspiration than this book and it is often possible to create similar effects on a more modest budget.
January 21, 2023
This is a lovely-looking book, and I liked the idea of having some hard and fast rules about interior design rather than glossy magazines showing off items.
However, after reading the book, I'm not sure I came away with any valuable tips I could apply. They were either simple common sense or contradictory.
I've come away feeling that interior design is something you are good at or not, and for our own homes, it is best to fill them with things we like in a way that works for us.
However, after reading the book, I'm not sure I came away with any valuable tips I could apply. They were either simple common sense or contradictory.
I've come away feeling that interior design is something you are good at or not, and for our own homes, it is best to fill them with things we like in a way that works for us.
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May 27, 2024Książka z mojego losowanego TBRu.
Zostawiam bez oceny gwiazdkowej, bo w sumie co tu oceniać? Autorka zebrała informacje o tym, na co zwracać uwagę przy planowaniu wnętrz swojego domu czy mieszkania. Nic mi się z niej teraz za bardzo nie przyda, ale gdybym miała teraz projektować swoje mieszkanie jeszcze raz, pewnie skorzystałabym tylko z porad dotyczących kuchni. Reszta dla mnie to bardziej kwestia wyczucia niż zasad, których powinno się trzymać.
Zostawiam bez oceny gwiazdkowej, bo w sumie co tu oceniać? Autorka zebrała informacje o tym, na co zwracać uwagę przy planowaniu wnętrz swojego domu czy mieszkania. Nic mi się z niej teraz za bardzo nie przyda, ale gdybym miała teraz projektować swoje mieszkanie jeszcze raz, pewnie skorzystałabym tylko z porad dotyczących kuchni. Reszta dla mnie to bardziej kwestia wyczucia niż zasad, których powinno się trzymać.
March 10, 2025
Bueno, pues ahora que me he acabado esto ya puedo rehacer mi CV y llevar los viejos tiempos de Sims+Rosebud a la realidad.
Toca un poco de todo sin profundizar demasiado en nada. Está bien.
Se empieza leyendo con detalle y se termina leyendo en diagonal a modo guía. Lo consultaré de manera puntual cuando haga falta!
Toca un poco de todo sin profundizar demasiado en nada. Está bien.
Se empieza leyendo con detalle y se termina leyendo en diagonal a modo guía. Lo consultaré de manera puntual cuando haga falta!
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December 3, 2025Muito bom resumo para leigos e profissionais das considerações base dos princípios do design de interiores.
January 5, 2024
Skvelá kniha, ktorá má čo povedať aj človeku, ktorý už aj niečo vie o interiérovom dizajne, ale aj tomu, kto nevie vôbec nič a netuší kde začať. Povinná literatúra z úcty k ľudstvu :D (aby sme nemuseli kričať “my eeeeyes, my eeyes!”), pre každého človeka, lebo každý musí niekde bývať! A ako hovorí švédske príslovie na konci knihy: “Ak je doma dobre, v živote sa darí.”
Pozitíva:
+ pekná kniha na pohľad aj dotyk
+ zrozumiteľná a láskavá
+ praktická - naozaj konkrétne rady, ktoré si môže človek nalistovať vždy keď ide niečo kúpiť, usporiadať, prerábať, alebo hoc len dekorovať na poličke.
Negatíva:
- mini chyby v preklade
Pozitíva:
+ pekná kniha na pohľad aj dotyk
+ zrozumiteľná a láskavá
+ praktická - naozaj konkrétne rady, ktoré si môže človek nalistovať vždy keď ide niečo kúpiť, usporiadať, prerábať, alebo hoc len dekorovať na poličke.
Negatíva:
- mini chyby v preklade
November 2, 2020
Great for anyone who has ever been stuck with what to do with a room that doesn’t feel quite right. Especially when you don’t know where to start, this book has loads of rules of thumb and ways to think about interior colours, styles and their combinations to create a more seamless finish.
For quite a few of the concepts discussed, certain approaches intuitively feel better aesthetically but it’s nice to have a more rational and concrete explanation to why that might be the case. It gives a better understanding of why one might have a certain gut reaction to one room vs another.
Also love that she has thought carefully about children’s rooms including the place for the parent within that room.
For quite a few of the concepts discussed, certain approaches intuitively feel better aesthetically but it’s nice to have a more rational and concrete explanation to why that might be the case. It gives a better understanding of why one might have a certain gut reaction to one room vs another.
Also love that she has thought carefully about children’s rooms including the place for the parent within that room.
January 12, 2021
Only gave it 2 stars because it’s an attractive book that’ll look nice on my shelf, lol. Otherwise, utter tripe. Completely obvious, banal content and truly patronising. Author tries to find the words to explain gut instinct, and you just can’t prescribe or teach that. Really struggled through!
The ‘technical’ areas were unnecessary, confusing and really not useful. I am an interior designer (and hoped this would be a handy handbook to refer to, lol) and have yet to meet anyone in the trade who uses things like the golden spiral to design with. Felt like it was included to make her seem more intelligent, and would be super confusing for anyone new to design. Really can’t see anyone having any good take aways from this book
The ‘technical’ areas were unnecessary, confusing and really not useful. I am an interior designer (and hoped this would be a handy handbook to refer to, lol) and have yet to meet anyone in the trade who uses things like the golden spiral to design with. Felt like it was included to make her seem more intelligent, and would be super confusing for anyone new to design. Really can’t see anyone having any good take aways from this book
September 6, 2021
I'll give credit where credit is due: it's extremely useful as someone as new to interior design as I am to have good advice, both practical and abstract, about what to keep in mind as one designs a home. Ideas about how room designs should flow into one another, how furniture can try to mimic the architectural motifs of your place, and how shades of paint can accentuate the desired proportions of a space are concepts not entirely intuitive to the layperson.
I think a more accessible guide however would be to have, in addition to the general advice, pictures of spaces where the reader is walked step-by-step through how such rooms accomplish a sense of coziness or cultivate a desired atmosphere. Anyway, off to make my mood board!
I think a more accessible guide however would be to have, in addition to the general advice, pictures of spaces where the reader is walked step-by-step through how such rooms accomplish a sense of coziness or cultivate a desired atmosphere. Anyway, off to make my mood board!
June 24, 2025
It was a goodish compilation of interior design basics and tips. But if you already have some level of taste (in fashion, UI, food or similar art areas), then you will find common sense knowledge packaged for interior design.
Still, I think, there were new bits, some of which are:
When starting designing you should ask what kind of life you wanna live in this house, your lifestyle, how much time you spend at home, what you usually do at home, what kind of feel you want a room to exert,
Before buying a place, look out for different types of noises (airplane, schools, neighbour, white furniture, busy roads, transport, renovation).
Before buying large expensive pieces, like sofa, think how exactly you our your partner like sitting on it, do you have kids, go for something neutral.
Ergonomics at home should be as important as at work, or as standardised clothes sizing. For ex: - stove near and in front of sink
- cutting surface near stove
- stove and sink and fridge not further than 1.5 basketball steps from each other
- fridge should be next to some surface to put on
- don't position stove right by a wall. tall surface
Also, a coffee table's shape should be different from the sofa's internal shape to make it more interesting.
Rugs should slightly look out, as if grouping items together.
Still, I think, there were new bits, some of which are:
When starting designing you should ask what kind of life you wanna live in this house, your lifestyle, how much time you spend at home, what you usually do at home, what kind of feel you want a room to exert,
Before buying a place, look out for different types of noises (airplane, schools, neighbour, white furniture, busy roads, transport, renovation).
Before buying large expensive pieces, like sofa, think how exactly you our your partner like sitting on it, do you have kids, go for something neutral.
Ergonomics at home should be as important as at work, or as standardised clothes sizing. For ex: - stove near and in front of sink
- cutting surface near stove
- stove and sink and fridge not further than 1.5 basketball steps from each other
- fridge should be next to some surface to put on
- don't position stove right by a wall. tall surface
Also, a coffee table's shape should be different from the sofa's internal shape to make it more interesting.
Rugs should slightly look out, as if grouping items together.
April 5, 2025
Вирішила прочитати книгу, бо якраз в процесі закінчення ремонту.
Були цікаві й практичні думки. Певні інсайди. Але загалом книга мені більше не сподобалася, чим сподобалася. Багато загального, не практичного і того, що не відгукується. Можливо вона застаріла, а можливо культурний ґеп.
Були цікаві й практичні думки. Певні інсайди. Але загалом книга мені більше не сподобалася, чим сподобалася. Багато загального, не практичного і того, що не відгукується. Можливо вона застаріла, а можливо культурний ґеп.
January 21, 2023
Доволі цікава книжка, але як на мене в ній замало картинок.
Автор добре зібрала основи дизайну інтер'єру, на жаль письмовий опис як гарно робити складно уявити без прикладів. Особливо у розділі про колір немає жодної кольорової картинки і доводиться гуглити щоб зрозуміти що авторка має на увазі.
Окремо хочу відмітити чудовий переклад, читати було легко та приємно.
Автор добре зібрала основи дизайну інтер'єру, на жаль письмовий опис як гарно робити складно уявити без прикладів. Особливо у розділі про колір немає жодної кольорової картинки і доводиться гуглити щоб зрозуміти що авторка має на увазі.
Окремо хочу відмітити чудовий переклад, читати було легко та приємно.
July 9, 2022
Basically a textbook on interior design for the absolute beginner. It delivers clear guidance on a lot of the questions that friends and I had on furnishing our first post b-school apartments. Things like, how big should the rug be relative to the table? To the room? How many inches of space should there be between the dining room table and the wall for people to move around? Etc. I remember googling those types of things a lot and it would have been nice to have them in a book.
My copy is now full of flags and post-its; I’m excited to revisit when we move into the new place.
The lack of photographs in this book seems to really bother some people. It contains no photos, just simple line drawing exhibits when needed. I’m fine with this - I think it makes the book more accessible and it reminds me of Mark Bittman’s “how to cook everything” which also has no photos. I do wish there were more exhibits, though! Some principles just make more sense illustrated.
My copy is now full of flags and post-its; I’m excited to revisit when we move into the new place.
The lack of photographs in this book seems to really bother some people. It contains no photos, just simple line drawing exhibits when needed. I’m fine with this - I think it makes the book more accessible and it reminds me of Mark Bittman’s “how to cook everything” which also has no photos. I do wish there were more exhibits, though! Some principles just make more sense illustrated.
April 1, 2021
Emprunté en médiathèque, j'avais peur que ce livre soit un peu vide. Et point du tout.
C'est un livre exigeant et rempli de conseils pratiques pour aménager un chez soi qui est à la fois plaisant à vivre et à regarder (pour soi, pas pour Instagram).
Très bonne découverte. Une étoile manque car le livre aurait beaucoup gagné à être en couleurs et pas en noir & blanc.
C'est un livre exigeant et rempli de conseils pratiques pour aménager un chez soi qui est à la fois plaisant à vivre et à regarder (pour soi, pas pour Instagram).
Très bonne découverte. Une étoile manque car le livre aurait beaucoup gagné à être en couleurs et pas en noir & blanc.
June 11, 2024
Highly recommend this book! This will be my primary reference book for many years to come, I suspect, as I seek to make my home more comfortable and beautiful. This book distills professional ideas into concise and applicable explanations for the average home-maker. It is also a great resource for when you might be stumped on how to do something the "right" way, such as balancing pictures on a wall, placing (and sizing) coffee tables, hanging towel racks, creating a visually pleasing still life, arranging furniture according to the Golden Ratio, and so on. Even though the author provides all the "right" answers, she also gives you the tools and ideas necessary to branch out and express plenty of creativity in shaping your spaces. Therefore I hope this will also be a great resource for inspiration in times to come.
September 11, 2023
I will mark this book as “read” because I almost read it but I don’t intend to finish it. If you are an architect or studying architecture (or any other subjects related to this) do not read this book.
It has a whole chapter about curtains and it’s so boring it made me feel like I was torturing myself.
Then there is this:
“Avoid the temptation to place candles or candlesticks on a bookcase, even as decoration. Someone may be thoughtless enough to light them, then you’ll end up with a hole burnt in the shelf above or, worse, with the house on fire.”
What even is this???
I found this book on Pinterest and started reading it in March, it’s September and I literally couldn’t even stand reading more than 3 pages in a row, very very disappointing.
It has a whole chapter about curtains and it’s so boring it made me feel like I was torturing myself.
Then there is this:
“Avoid the temptation to place candles or candlesticks on a bookcase, even as decoration. Someone may be thoughtless enough to light them, then you’ll end up with a hole burnt in the shelf above or, worse, with the house on fire.”
What even is this???
I found this book on Pinterest and started reading it in March, it’s September and I literally couldn’t even stand reading more than 3 pages in a row, very very disappointing.
January 15, 2025
This book about Interior Design is a great one to keep for whenever you may want to complete an interior project. It covers everything in an easy to understand way with a good amount of pictures, on lots of different topics. Some of them include how to organise your spaces for a more organised look, to the Golden ratio and the more scientific methods behind the designs. I like how you can tailor whatever information she says to fit into your own space and style.
April 25, 2021
I was so thrilled to get this as I'm moving house soon from years of rentals into one I own so can fully decorate.
While I have MANY Instagram and Pinterest boards for interior design, I really appreciated the rules of thumb outlined in this book. My new house isn't my dream house (hello Palm Springs mid-century beauties), but I feel I got some really good pointers on how to make my house a home that I love.
While I have MANY Instagram and Pinterest boards for interior design, I really appreciated the rules of thumb outlined in this book. My new house isn't my dream house (hello Palm Springs mid-century beauties), but I feel I got some really good pointers on how to make my house a home that I love.
March 31, 2024
I got out of this book exactly what I had hoped for AND MORE. it was so easy to read, concise, non biased to a specific style, and really just a great guideline. Definitely meant for those who have a deeper interest in interior design and want to learn how to apply it in their own homes and spaces. So glad I got it. Helps that it makes a beautiful coffee table book too 😉
March 12, 2025
M'ha agradat molt llegir-lo, i els consells són bons. Potser m'esperava més informació, o potser que ja intuïa moltes de les coses que explica. La bona notícia és que he decidit pintar un pany de paret de l'habitació de blau. I que és ridícul que passi 6 hores al dia a una llibreria i vagi a visitar la Finestres de Palamós i em compri el llibre per costum, per flipe i sobretot per ànsia.
November 14, 2025
Dalla mia zero esperienza sul campo, direi che è consigliato come primo approccio amatoriale al design. Forse ci sono già alcuni dettagli un poco tecnici, ma credo sia un buono spunto dal quale partire per chi si ritrova a dover arredare casa senza mai averlo fatto prima.
Molto apprezzata la sezione che dà consigli tecnici per far sembrare una stanza piccola più grande!
Molto apprezzata la sezione che dà consigli tecnici per far sembrare una stanza piccola più grande!
May 2, 2022
A simple distillation of commonly agreed-upon interior design principles, compiled by a Swedish design blogger. I appreciated the simplicity and lack of photos. Ramstedt also asks great questions, which inspire one to dig a bit deeper and far beyond a Pinterest board.
February 4, 2023
Such a great and practical book! For us it will be a staple in the next few years while we are moving and furnishing our new home. Can’t wait to apply the principles and tips Frida details in this book.
May 30, 2024
This book gave me a lot of things to think about, and I'm sure I'll be coming back to its chapters here and again as we decorate the new place. I do wish this book had gone into a few more specifics sometimes.
September 15, 2025
I’ve read thru dozens of interior design books recently. This one is a keeper. An easy to digest, straight to the point, helpful go-to reliable resource. One you might find at the library and later order a copy for yourself. There is plenty of expertise in one spot, easier than tracking down that one helpful pin on Pinterest.
December 4, 2024
Very handy as a reference or for learning general principles
February 2, 2025
A nice easy beginners read on interior designs. Mostly conceptual, laying out the building blocks of typical design. I liked the use of sketches instead of full photographic room scapes to get the points across as it leaves more interpretation of what you can do with your own space instead of basing initial ideas of others.
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