Small Spaces: Making the Most of the Space You Have

by Rebecca Tanqueray

Living space is a precious commodity. Few of us have as much space as we'd like, whether we live in a studio or have a key room that's just too small. Rebecca Tangueray starts with Making the Most of Your Space. She presents compact homes that show how clever use of color, lighting, or other elements makes for a spacious feel. In "The Zones", Rebecca explores the organization of space, including the areas for living, cooking, working, bathing, and sleeping, and how to make your home multi-functional. Solutions tackles elements crucial to the compact home--including dividing space, using color, lighting and texture, and clever storage and furniture. *Make every inch of your home, from tiny kitchen to compact bedroom, work for you. *Inspirational ideas for everyone, whether your style is pared-down modern, eclectic bohemian or classic with a twist. *Includes helpful details such as where to hide the kitchen utensils or trailing electrical leads.

Genres: Nonfiction, Interior Design

143 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2003

Reviews

[Serina · Rating 1 out of 5]

Made for people living in New York style cities, ie you have a condo. Expensive ideas. Lack of color used, which doesn't make sense. Using color can help the walls recede and give illusion of space quickly and easily. Very, very modern look.

[Amberwench · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nice pictures, but their idea of 'small' is over 900 square feet. Also, one of the repeated suggestions is 'build a mezzanine' which only works if you own the place!

[Hardly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ancient...you should have seen the TVs and monitors in this baby...smh

[Relyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked the idea of this book because I have a very small house. But, it was a bit disappointing. The small format made all the print feel cramped and the pictures too small. The style of the homes is far too modern for me as well.

[Sasha · Rating 2 out of 5]

My review: A resounding "eh."

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite decor books. I find myself going back again and again to dream.

[Mycala · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of great ideas for those who own their own homes and can make improvements. Definitely will read again when I get my condo.

[July · Rating 4 out of 5]

Space saving ideas to make the most of your small space. I love the pictures!