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| Big Home, Big Challenge: Design Solutions for Larger Spaces | 
 enlarge | Authors: Kira Gould, Saxon Henry
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 350790
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 8.8 x 0.8
ISBN: 007142248X
Dewey Decimal Number: 747
UPC: 639785506829
EAN: 9780071422482
ASIN: 007142248X
Publication Date: October 13, 2003
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Product Description
Beautiful, informative, and inspirational, this book answers the challenge of how to turn any large space into a warm, inviting home rich with personal style. While many people want large living spaces, few realize the challenges they present - such as high ceilings, long hallways, and double-height rooms - until they're face-to-face with them. This well-illustrated resource (200 full-color photographs) is packed with expert tips and techniques on how to meet the challenges of a large space. Readers will find solutions, advice, and resources from celebrated interior designers, architects, furniture specialists, contractors, and other design professionals on: the big space challenge - answers common questions such as: how much will it cost? How long will it take? Who will I need to hire? It also offers solutions on: design and size in relation to the human figure; dividing and defining space by function; paint and wallpaper; furniture selection; choosing and arranging art and accessories; and lighting. The author also includes a valuable Frequently Asked Questions section, as well as resource information for everything from furniture to flooring and lighting.
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 Not for Do It Yourself decorators February 18, 2007
I expected this book to be handy hints and examples about decorating large spaces that the average person could apply at home. eg. Hang lower light fittings, paint horizontal stripes on the walls to lower ceiling etc. After all, a lot of "average" homes have one very large room these days. Instead it is a round up of very high end decorators and the enormous houses/mansions/castles they have worked on. I'm not sure who it is aimed at - other decorators? clients of decorators? It certainly did not have much information for the average decorator.
 A masterful combo of lush illustration and practical guide November 14, 2003
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is like several books in one, a one-stop design bible that I'll keep/refer to for many different things over time. It's:
-a beautiful book of design photography,with captions that teach as well as describe (e.g.,problem-solution format for design principles)
-a well written,very thorough, highly accessible step by step approach to design for every area in and around the home with big spaces. Nothing overlooked!
-an equally thorough directory of architects, designers, products, and resources of all sorts
-a wonderful collection of easy-to-browse sidebars with practical tools and techniques (I especially liked the feng shui tips, lighting designs and punch lists). Bravo!
This is one fantastic reference book. November 6, 2003
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am thoroughly impressed with the breadth of information offered in this book. The author includes insights and advice from a wide variety of experts, including designers, painters, lighting specialists, etc. The many different perspectives means there are many different solutions for making your big space comfortable. AND, the book helps you get started by including lists of questions to ask yourself. As an avid reader of magazines (from Elle Decor, Metropolitan Home, Gourmet, Food & Wine, etc) this book is incredibly well done!
Fantastic Source for Decorating Large Spaces November 5, 2003
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Finally a book for both the non-design professional and interior designer that tackles the problems related to decorating a large builder's home. Big Home, Big Challenge reveals top designers' secrets on how to make large, unintersting spaces feel cozy and inviting. A must for those of you who live in developers' homes who are tired of feeling out of scale with the rooms you inhabit. This book will teach you how to tame the rooms and differentiate them from your neighbors' rooms.
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