- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications (5 April 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0847826856
- ISBN-13: 978-0847826858
- Product Dimensions: 30.4 x 24 x 2.2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,086,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"'We want to be modern, but we want to be human too.' Ilse Crawford"
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In Home Is Where the Heart Is, celebrated designer Ilse Crawford looks beyond pure aesthetics to pursue a philosophy of reclaiming and reintegrating the human element into our homes.
With the premise that "the more virtual our world becomes, the more we need the physical," Crawford investigates our basic human drives for survival, safety, love, respect, and self-fulfillment and then expands this into how we can improve our lives, our homes, and our daily activities.
As she writes in her introductory essay, "What drives us as human beings? What are those basic building blocks of human behavior that make us alike, the things that make us human? We need the functionality of the technological age but we want a sense of humanity, of home, a space that speaks to us both rationally and emotionally. We want to be modern but we want to be human too."
A unique mix of provocative text and evocative photography, this volume combines thoughtful essays on our individual needs and our daily activities with practical information on architecture, design, and furnishings. The end result is a lavish and inspirational edition that will improve our perception of what a home can be.
With the premise that "the more virtual our world becomes, the more we need the physical," Crawford investigates our basic human drives for survival, safety, love, respect, and self-fulfillment and then expands this into how we can improve our lives, our homes, and our daily activities.
As she writes in her introductory essay, "What drives us as human beings? What are those basic building blocks of human behavior that make us alike, the things that make us human? We need the functionality of the technological age but we want a sense of humanity, of home, a space that speaks to us both rationally and emotionally. We want to be modern but we want to be human too."
A unique mix of provocative text and evocative photography, this volume combines thoughtful essays on our individual needs and our daily activities with practical information on architecture, design, and furnishings. The end result is a lavish and inspirational edition that will improve our perception of what a home can be.
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Thought provoking, 11 Jan 2006
By hurricane survivor "rita" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Home Is Where the Heart Is (Hardcover)
Since my home was demolished in the hurricane, I have been thumbing through the likes of Veranda, In Style and other similar magazines, seeking ideas about color, arrangement and "style". Though this isn't an "idea book" with gadgets and wall paper, it offers something that is missing from most of my current reading. It opens your mind with philosophy and helps you get to the core of what you really want your home to be. It helped me focus on the important aspects of a home.
Some may find it more akin to a book of "feel good" statements. I, however, found it helps break down the boundaries we let others put on us when we express ourselves through our personal style. Basically, it gets those creative juices flowing by helping you to prioritize. The essence of your home should be a reflection of who you REALLY are-not how you want others to see you. Lest I forget, it is a beautiful book to display for easy access.
Great gift for young couples, hostess gift, anyone who is a fan of decorating magazines or is ready for a change in scenery.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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touch the deep feeling about a truth home, 31 Jan 2010
By Tang Xiaojun "Jarod" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Home Is Where the Heart Is (Hardcover)
If you seek a a/b/c guide for decorate home, this is not the book for you. But if you seek a true home for a better life, you cant miss it.
I got it from yesterday, and finish it in one day. read it to my wife over the phone, she's touched. We have a apartment for 4 years, and as a designer myself, i try to improve it over the years, some good, some bad. I'm always thinking about what's the home should be the home for the real good life and well-being. And this book open the doors for me ( instead of answering the questions directly ).
By nicely based on her design philosophy on maslow's theory of human needs, she showed how we consider the home's core value, function and form, what's important ( touching the heart, promoting humanes progress ) , what's un-important ( seemingly beatiful, stylish ), etc.
And it's also a book for general reading, for living a better life.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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HOME SWEET HOME, 13 Feb 2008
By Ana Fernandes - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Home Is Where the Heart Is (Hardcover)
the best decoration/home book ever.
congratulations to ilse crawford, the pictures, the texts.
it warms your heart, it caresses your soul.
definetely, home is where your heart is, but this book helps out a lot.
enjoy your reading.
Ana, Portugal
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