Storage: Get Organized

by Terence Conran

Terence Conran, master of interior design, casts his gaze on what is arguably the most intractable home design issue: how to keep your stuff from overwhelming your space. Conran shows how to reduce clutter, edit our belongings, and store them so they are still accessible. Room by room, he breaks down particular storage requirements and approaches, all the while offering glimpses of stunning homes and ingenious storage solutions. Short on space for books? Here are ideas for using your stairway as a library. Love collecting? There are unique ways to display your treasures. Whether you prefer old-fashioned coziness or a clean minimalist sweep, and whether your home is a bachelor pad, family home, or empty nest, this beautifully photographed guide will prove invaluable.

Genres: Nonfiction

223 pages, Hardcover

Published March 1, 2008

About the author

Sir Terence Conran was educated at Bryanston School, Dorset, and trained as a textile designer at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London. Hand in hand with his much-publicized career as an arbiter of good taste for a whole generation goes a career in cookery and restaurant management. Having learned the basic skills in the kitchens of a two-star Parisian establishment, he opened several small restaurants in London.These were later sold to finance his fast-expanding furniture business, from which grew the hugely successful Habitat stores. No-one has had a greater influence on contemporary living style than Conran. From the outset of his career, in the brilliant era of the '60s, he devoted his talents to interpreting the home-making aspirations of the bright, busy people of his generation - and to providing them with an excellence of craftsmanship and design at a price they could afford.

Reviews

[Diane B · Rating 3 out of 5]

The photos are gorgeous but the opening text is well worth the read. Some useful insights here for inspiration but probably best for bigger budgets and design build.

[Kadri Pereira · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tis book is about how to plan and declutter, not as many visual organization tips

[Danielle Raine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a lovely book, full of beautiful pictures and helpful info.

Useful for both assessing what you live with and learning how best to store it. An easy, entertaining read and inspiring just to flick through. Would recommend to anyone wanting less clutter and more order in their home.

[Randi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Der bliver ikke kun fremvist flotte iderig billeder i denne bog. Der bliver taget en masse ting op, noget man måske ikke har tænkt over før. Der snakket om mange forskellige løsninger, så det er nemmere at kunne tænke på ideer til sit eget hjem.
Rigtig god basic bog med masser af ekstra bonus ting.

[Cat Tobin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Droooooool! A visually stunning trip through what Terence Conran thinks is cool, this is an ideal book for those looking to get more organised, and introduce some creative and stylish storage solutions into their home. I never knew storage could be so sexy!

[Manintheboat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great shelving and library ideas!