More Not So Big Solutions for Your Home |  | Author: Sarah Susanka
Publisher: Taunton Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 160
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 8.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 1600851487
Dewey Decimal Number: 728.37
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Product Description
Readers simply cannot get enough of Sarah Susanka. Homeowners are certain to embrace this new collection of articles by the best-selling author and visionary residential architect who sparked a movement toward “better, not bigger” homes. Practical solutions abound in this creative reference – everything from how to use color and unify an interior with trim to finding space for an “away room” and designing a laundry room that works. Susanka poses – and clearly answers – such questions as “How much space do you really need?” and “Where does the garage belong?” Written in her engaging conversational style and illustrated with her own inviting sketches, this collection of attainable home improvements is a valuable addition to any smart and thoughtful homeowner’s library.
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 Useful book March 25, 2010
K. Ann Koch
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love all the books by Sarah Susanka. This one was particularly nice in that it shows how already owned houses can be remodeled in relatively small ways to create much more livable and useful spaces.
Any home design library will find this packed with new ideas May 18, 2010
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
More Not So Big Solutions for Your Home offers practical solutions for homes of all sizes and consists of articles from author Sarah Susanka, written originally for Inspired Home and Fine Homebuilding magazines. It offers many solutions to common home design challenges, from determining space needed to designing a comfortable guest room and fixing a room that has imperfections built in. Any home design library will find this packed with new ideas.
More solutions from Sarah Susanka April 8, 2010
Anne D. Driskill (Knoxville, TN.)
AWESOME solutions to guide us in remodeling our home. Realistic plans and sketches for us to see the differences in how and why changes should be done with dimensions. Super!!!
INCREDIBLE Information July 5, 2010
Matt Mclelland (Chattanooga, TN)
My wife and I are in the beginning stages of planning for a new home - and only have some general ideas of what we are looking for. I found one of Sarah Susanka's books in a local bookstore and came to Amazon to purchase this one (and others). While there is much I can say about this (and her other books), all I can offer here is that this woman is absolutely AMAZING. Her insights, style, and experience are superior to any other book like this I have found on the market. We now have 6 of her books and I'm devouring every word. If you are building a house, you must buy THIS BOOK (her others are very good too).
Useful February 24, 2010
L. Gibaldi
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I was recently sent More Not SO Big Solutions for Your Home to review and I must say - I'm pleasantly surprised! As I typically review fiction, this was something new for me to read. Author Susanka knows what she's talking about, and has great suggestions for most people. Granted, since I don't own my small apartment, I can't heed some advice (such as adding windows, creating space and garage tips), but overall it offered some decent advice I'll try to use within my apartment.
The first chapter, By Design, gives the basics of designing a house for those who actually own a house. Since I don't, we'll skip to section two. Room by Room gives new ideas for many basic rooms - such as rethinking a formal feel and designing the, so called, heart of the home. Attention to Detail again didn't help me much, as it focused on rooms that are too tall (apartments don't have that problem usually), fireplaces and more. Make it Personal was more my style, which featured color hints and how to make a house feel welcoming. Practical Matters answers a lot of my questions, such as how to deal with small bathrooms, where to put a TV, and getting creative with a small amount of space. The last chapter, Living in the Real World, gives hints of living with others, meeting neighbors and more.
As mentioned, a lot of the advice I can't use, but I could see it being great for those who really wish to remodel a house. A lot of the advice is pricey, but more than likely worth it in the long run. Along with a load of advice, the book offers neat drawings and visuals for each technique. More Not So Big Solutions for Your Home is great for new home owners who wish to make the house their own.
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