Small Spaces for Modern Living : Making the Most of Your Indoor Space

by Caroline Atkins

• ISBN13: 9780600609551
• ISBN10: 0600609553
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-10-28
• Publisher: Hamlyn

Summary

City studios, tiny suburban dwellings, compact houses: today, more people than ever are living small. To maintain these trim, contemporary residences in fine style, you need the newest storage devices and the cleverest space-saving solutions. That's what you'll find right here, in an indispensable guide to managing clutter, generating the illusion of space, and accessing your priorities so you use every inch effectively. The ideas are many and fresh, from cupboard hideaways to new loft areas. Every room is covered, with information on design layout and planning, and a "recipe" for success. Checklists throughout help you keep track of every step. "The wealth of sharp color photos and practical hints makes this an attractive, useful resource for anyone facing an interior design project."--"Booklist"

Author Biography

Caroline Atkins is one of the UK's leading writers on interior design and use of colour

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Planning & Prioritizing	p. 8
Assessing your lifestyle	p. 10
Assessing your space	p. 12
Assessing the possibilities	p. 14
Using the space	p. 16
Finding extra space	p. 18
Creating an action plan	p. 20
Design Principles	p. 22
Colour	p. 24
Natural light	p. 28
Reflected light	p. 30
Planning your lighting	p. 32
Furniture	p. 34
Clutter control	p. 36
Design principles: modern classic style	p. 40
Design principles: modern romantic style	p. 42
Design principles: modern utility style	p. 44
Modern drama style	p. 46
Optical illusions	p. 48
Practical alterations	p. 50
Connecting Spaces	p. 54
Establishing your style	p. 56
Creating viewpoints	p. 58
Exploiting the space	p. 60
Creating an art gallery	p. 62
Storage	p. 64
Stairs and landings	p. 66
Room recipe: open staircase	p. 68
Living Spaces	p. 70
Planning the space	p. 72
Comfort and colour	p. 74
Planning your seating	p. 76
Eating and entertaining	p. 78
Creating a work space	p. 80
Storage and home entertainment	p. 82
Room recipe: cool sitting room	p. 86
Room recipe: warm sitting room	p. 88
Kitchens	p. 90
Planning the use	p. 92
Planning the layout	p. 94
Kitchen furniture	p. 96
Kitchen storage	p. 100
Walls, worktops and floors	p. 102
Kitchen appliances	p. 104
Room recipe: simple white kitchen	p. 106
Sleeping Spaces	p. 108
Planning your sleeping space	p. 110
Colour and texture	p. 112
Bed styles and shapes	p. 114
Extra sleeping space	p. 116
Bedroom storage	p. 118
Extra storage ideas	p. 120
Room recipe: space-making bedroom	p. 122
Room recipe: cosy bedroom	p. 124
Bathrooms	p. 126
Bathroom priorities	p. 128
Bathroom layouts	p. 130
Furniture and fittings	p. 132
Colour and surfaces	p. 136
Bathroom storage	p. 140
Room recipe: mosaic bathroom	p. 142
Children's Rooms	p. 144
Creating room to grow	p. 146
Shared rooms	p. 150
Sleeping spaces	p. 152
Work and play	p. 154
Clever storage	p. 156
Room recipe: attic hideaway	p. 158
Split-Level Living	p. 160
Mapping the space	p. 162
Colour and style	p. 164
Flexible furnishings	p. 166
Structural issues	p. 168
Designing for privacy	p. 170
Room recipe: galleried living	p. 172
Extending Your Space	p. 174
Lofts and attics	p. 176
Conservatories and glass extensions	p. 180
Balconies and terraces	p. 182
Shade and shelter	p. 184
Room recipe: outdoor living room	p. 186
Index	p. 188
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