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Author McCloud, Kevin.

Title Kevin McCloud's 43 principles of home : enjoying life in the 21st century
Published London : Collins, 2010

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Description 392 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
regular print
Summary Kevin McCloud's 43 Principles of Home represents a landmark piece of interiors publishing.In this lavish and inspirational yet also practical book Kevin will be exploring all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort. In his witty, wide-ranging commentary on the way we live now, the things we have gained and lost, Kevin's beautifully written text brings insight and understanding. Crucially, however, he will also be offering up his 43 principles of home life - each one addressing very real and solvable domestic issues. What is the perfect kitchen layout? How to create a feeling of space in traditionally sized rooms? How to create an extension that works? How best to choose colour for function? How do you create dynamic and enjoyable kids spaces? What to do with your empty fireplace? And how best to manage home waste and recycling? An inspiring but always usable book from the foremost voice in modern architectural design
Notes Includes index
Subject Buildings -- Addition -- Design and construction -- Amateurs' manuals
Buildings -- Additions -- Design and construction -- Amateurs' manuals, etc
Buildings -- Additions -- Design and construction -- Amateurs' manuals.
Dwellings -- Maintenance and repair -- Amateurs' manuals, etc
Dwellings -- Maintenance and repair.
Dwellings -- Remodeling -- Amateurs' manuals.
Dwellings -- Remodeling -- Amateurs' manuals, etc
Home.
Dwellings -- Remodeling.
Interior architecture.
Dwellings -- Maintenance and repair -- Amateurs' manuals.
Interior decoration.
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals.
ISBN 0007265484 (hbk.)
9780007265480 (hbk.)
Other Titles 43 principles of home
Forty three principles of home