Less is More

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Open the Door to More Interior Space
^^¦-lents of designer euaine lewis, who has more than twenty-five years of experience designing model homes for america's top commercial and residential developers, rely on her to make a room appear larger, more luxurious, and of grander proportions than it actually is. in less is more. she reveals her tricks of the trade for homeowners of all tastes and budgets. a
wealth of floor plans and sidebars-including scores
of fool-the-eye tips-complement more than 22s full-
color photographs, giving readers a complete picture of each room. a comprehensive source guide to manufacturers, suppliers, and retail outlets is also included.
problems and considerations as:
i what to do with an l-shaped room i where to put audio and video equipment
i how to use color to define space
I the judicious use of mirrors
I When to put lights under the furniture
¦ shelving and storage that doesn't look bulky
I The... Tovább

Fülszöveg

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^ i!/. J
I'Jfllll;'' :

Open the Door to More Interior Space
^^¦-lents of designer euaine lewis, who has more than twenty-five years of experience designing model homes for america's top commercial and residential developers, rely on her to make a room appear larger, more luxurious, and of grander proportions than it actually is. in less is more. she reveals her tricks of the trade for homeowners of all tastes and budgets. a
wealth of floor plans and sidebars-including scores
of fool-the-eye tips-complement more than 22s full-
color photographs, giving readers a complete picture of each room. a comprehensive source guide to manufacturers, suppliers, and retail outlets is also included.
problems and considerations as:
i what to do with an l-shaped room i where to put audio and video equipment
i how to use color to define space
I the judicious use of mirrors
I When to put lights under the furniture
¦ shelving and storage that doesn't look bulky
I The multi-function room
1 Using faux finishes to create space

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celebrated designer
ETaine Lewis shares the most effective tricks of the trade to open up even the smallest or most challenging interiors
Whether it's because of a growing family or the growing claustrophobia of a tiny home, the pressure for more living space is a constant for most people. With these exciting and practical secrets from top interior designer Elaine Lewis—^whose long list of clients ranges from John McEnroe to Eartha Kitt to the Rolling Stones—any home, from a traditional house to a subdivided shoebox, can appear palatial. With proven techniques, Ms. Lewis takes the reader behind the scenes of the interior design profession and reveals the space-planning tricks that have made her famous. "Fool-the-eye" tips and Ingenious arrangements can magically coax forth office space, entertainment centers, breakfast nooks, storage spaces, formal dining areas, additional seating, and kitchens that really work, no matter what your budget.
Less Is More is an extremely practical guide to enhancing the potential of any room. Whether you are grappling with a boxlike apartment or a more conventional home, Lewis's techniques will make your rooms appear larger, more luxurious, and of grander proportions than they actually are. Her signature style is evident in such features as dropped or raised ceilings, professional-looking lighting, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and built-in furniture. Lewis makes these and many other techniques available to readers of every type of taste and budget.
Less Is More begins with chapters on different rooms in the home—living and dining, family, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and spare rooms. Part Two consists of chapters that give precise instructions on using lighting, floors, walls, windows, and built-ins for specific effects. Less Is More contains 225 full-color photographs that depict every detail. Packed with floor plans, sidebars, and checklists, it also includes a comprehensive source guide to manufacturers, suppliers, and retail outlets.
Elaine Lewis dispels the many myths about space planning. She shows that a well-planned home does not need to rely on small-scale furniture, massive storage units, or stark white walls. Nor does it require the services of a professional designer. With Less Is More anyone can learn to add drama to a small space while drawing out every bit of space potential.
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