Inside the Not So Big House: Discovering the Details that Bring a Home to Life (Susanka)
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (820 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1561589845 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 210 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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Here she and Vassallo go inside 23 not-so-big houses to illustrate the details -- built-in storage, diverse ceiling heights and materials, color, simplicity, tricks of the eye -- that not only give a house personality but also make it more livable."- Lynette Evans, "San Francisco Chronicle" . "Sarah Susanka has teamed up with design writer Marc Vassallo to help her readers incorporate the details of not-so-big living into their decorating schemesAs the 25 homes featured in the book demonstrate, such additions combine good looks with function to unify and enhance interior spaces.""- Boston Globe""Susanka has become the poster girl for an architectural movem
Not for Everyone S.A.L. This book follows up on the other books by the author, The Not so Big House, and Creating the Not so Big House. When published, those books created a sort of mini-revolution in the "bigger is better approach" to homes.This book follows up to the original idea of a not so big house by offering attractive and functional details one can add to it.There is nothing overtly wrong with this book, it is beautifully photographed, but I did not gain a whole lot from reading it. As the title indicates, it's about detail, . Henry said Don't buy. Not impressed. Not worth the money. Five Stars Marianna L. Walser Nice!
He is co-author with acclaimed architect and author Sarah Susanka of "Inside the Not So Big House: Discovering the Details that Bring a Home to Life "(2005)," "the best-selling book about crafting quality and character in a home through architectural details. . Her first book, "The Not So Big House," topped best-seller charts i
Best-selling author of The Not So Big House Sarah Susanka teams up with architectural design writer Marc Vassallo to expand upon the message that has resonated with over a million homeowners and builders across the country: opting for personalized, well-crafted, thoughtfully designed spaces over superfluous square footage results in a home that comforts and nourishes those who live there. From Rhode Island to San Diego, the 23 homes featured here illustrate exceptional attention to detail. Incorporating such details as dropped ceilings, built-in shelves, pocket doors, window seats, and well-placed alcoves infuses a home with the character of its owners and conveys a uniq