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There comes a time for most young urban dwellers when they tire
of futons on the floor and brick-and-board bookshelves. That's when
they discover that decorating an apartment comes with a unique set
of problems. Most people don't want to spend a lot of money
renovating a place they may live in for just a year or two, and
landlords can be picky about renovations such as enlarging rooms by
knocking down walls. The New Apartment Book illustrates how
to create a stylish home in limited space on a middle-class budget,
whether your preferred look is upscale-funky or clean and spare.
Though many of the examples feature light, roomy, well-proportioned
apartments, many are also designed around elements that one might
consider a problem: a tiny kitchen, a bathroom with no storage, an
odd brick wall, or a single living/sleeping area. Treat these as
interesting design features and use the space creatively, as this
book does, and bingo! No more problem. The "smart tips" scattered
throughout are easy and fast. Although there are a few rather dull
step-by-step projects for lampshades and the like at the end of the
book, The New Apartment Book really shines as an inspiring
guide to the possibilities of an average apartment or
condominium.
内容简介
Space-saving and self-expression drive The New Apartment Book:
Inspiring Ideas and Practical Projects for Decorating Your Home by
Michele Michael, former home editor for Family Circle magazine,
with Wendy Israel. Chapters examine the process by room (including
studio living) and include a few unnecessary suggestions for
do-it-yourself projects, such as painting lampshades. More than 250
color photos and some valuable tips, such as buying the best sofa
that one can afford, make this a handsome guide especially good for
those setting up their first nest.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.