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Learning to get the most out of the space in which we live, whether it's a single space apartment or one key room that is simply too small, is a feature of modern life. Packed with the ingenious design ideas and inspiring photography that is synonymous with "Marie Claire Maison" magazine, this practical book explores fresh ideas for space-saving solutions and decorative elements that maximise or create the illusion of space. Packed with clever ideas on room planning and layout, space-expanding storage, space-defying decorating and space-saving furnishing, as well as on how to physically or visually divide a big space into smaller ones for separate functions, this book will dramatically change the way you look at your home. Four case studies, complete with plans, show how real small spaces have been successfully managed, while other unique feature spreads provide tips on how to adapt the ideas shown in the illustrated rooms to your own home.
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Hilary Mandleberg lives in a London house built in 1838 without any modern conveniences, so she has practical experience of how to make the most of a limited living space. A seasoned editor and writer, she is the author of Cook s Journal, Baby Journal, Paint Effects, Essence of White, Essence of Blue, Essence of Stone, Essence of Wood, Essence of Linen and Essence of Wool, and co-author with Stephen Woodhams of Flowers and Dried Flowers.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
At last, a book accurately called small spaces - nothing larger than 60 sq metres: unfortunately, its glossy pages have few inspirational ideas.
Apart from 2 cleverly arranged studios and a few of the pages in the chapter on space-saving furniture, I didn't get much from this. Particularly disappointing as it comes out of the Marie Claire Maison stable.
The closest I have come so far to an inspirational book on small spaces is "Compact Living" by Jane Graining. However, although about half the spaces shown are small, they are all architect designed spaces that would not adapt to the average flat - mezzanines, sleeping platforms, spiral staircases, light wells, glass roofs. Several kitchens in a cupboard are shown, as well as a very clever bespoke kitchen with units that can be pulled out to enlarge the space when using it and otherwise pushed close together to give more living room space. Everything is high design, high spec and for the most part impossible for the average person to adapt.
Instead, good, practical books with clever ideas include "Making the Most of Small Spaces" by Anoop Parikh and Conran's "How to Live in Small Spaces".
Apart from 2 cleverly arranged studios and a few of the pages in the chapter on space-saving furniture, I didn't get much from this. Particularly disappointing as it comes out of the Marie Claire Maison stable.
The closest I have come so far to an inspirational book on small spaces is "Compact Living" by Jane Graining. However, although about half the spaces shown are small, they are all architect designed spaces that would not adapt to the average flat - mezzanines, sleeping platforms, spiral staircases, light wells, glass roofs. Several kitchens in a cupboard are shown, as well as a very clever bespoke kitchen with units that can be pulled out to enlarge the space when using it and otherwise pushed close together to give more living room space. Everything is high design, high spec and for the most part impossible for the average person to adapt.
Instead, good, practical books with clever ideas include "Making the Most of Small Spaces" by Anoop Parikh and Conran's "How to Live in Small Spaces".
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