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Home by Design: Transforming Your House Into Home
Sarah Susanka's first three books have launched a revolution in residential architecture with the message that it's not the size of the house that matters, but the quality of its design and details. Her books strike a chord in homeowners, who are finding that bigger doesn't necessarily mean better. Now, in "Home by Design, Susanka presents 30 design concepts that can ...more
Hardcover, 256 pages
Published
March 11th 2004
by Taunton
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I love all Susanka's design books. This book was more narrative than most of her books and kind of a review of previously discussed principles. It's a good compact summary of her philosophy. I wish there were more examples of her ideas. She seems to recycle the same pictures from the same houses in each book.
Have enjoyed reading this and learning about design, but wish she could apply these principles to many styles. Most of the pictures seem to be a variation on one or two themes. There must be similar principles of good design in other styles of architecture.
Candy
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interior design enthusiasts and artsy types
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read others of hers
I was tickled to learn that I have a "4th dimension" in my house. I didn't have a name for it, but now I do!
I have read other books by Sarah Susanka, and loved them. What I especially liked about this one is the organization of features that make a house a home, and the photo examples of each principle.
You could just read about the pictures and get the idea, but the text fleshes out what the pictures illustrate.
I have read other books by Sarah Susanka, and loved them. What I especially liked about this one is the organization of features that make a house a home, and the photo examples of each principle.
You could just read about the pictures and get the idea, but the text fleshes out what the pictures illustrate.
Ideas about what to do where in the house. Great pics, makes you think,
and then think, mmm maybe I need another house?
Beautiful photos and ideas but NOT accessible for anyone but the wealthiest among us.
Great book of ideas for giving a small home some style.
I like her look. I like her style.
This book is essentially a summary of all the points in more detail in other books. If you're looking for one Susanka book to rule them all, this is it.
Mweh. think it might be a good book if it weren't so technical? I might have just Susanka'd myself right out by the time I read this book, too.
I love, love this book. It's by far my favorite book for
home design.
home design.
Pretty pictures and clear explanations of aspects of home design.
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Sarah Susanka is a bestselling author, architect, and cultural visionary. Her "build better, not bigger" approach to residential architecture has been embraced across the country, and her "Not So Big" philosophy has sparked an international dialogue, evolving beyond our houses and into how we inhabit our lives. In addition to sharing her insights with Oprah Winfrey and Charli...more
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