The Home

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THE HOME is a lavish, originál, and always practical look at how we think about and use our most intimate and expressive envi-ronment today. Since time immemorial seemingly slight touches—a simple vase fiIled with flowers, a roaring fire in the hearth—have transformed a mere collection of rooms into a home. But radical changes in the way we live are now forcing us to re-evaluate and redefine the space we inhabit. Thus, the walls that have traditionally separated functions as diverse as sleeping and eating are being challenged and, often, dissolved.
THE HOME offers provocative answers to design dilemmas and the demands of contemporary lifestyles by examining the modern home function by function—rather than room by room. It alsó shows the myriad ways in which the home can become a flexible, multi-use space that reflects the high standards and discriminating taste of today's home planner. A handsome Ed-wardian library is converted into a spacious home office during the day... Tovább

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UteIKDME
THE HOME is a lavish, originál, and always practical look at how we think about and use our most intimate and expressive envi-ronment today. Since time immemorial seemingly slight touches—a simple vase fiIled with flowers, a roaring fire in the hearth—have transformed a mere collection of rooms into a home. But radical changes in the way we live are now forcing us to re-evaluate and redefine the space we inhabit. Thus, the walls that have traditionally separated functions as diverse as sleeping and eating are being challenged and, often, dissolved.
THE HOME offers provocative answers to design dilemmas and the demands of contemporary lifestyles by examining the modern home function by function—rather than room by room. It alsó shows the myriad ways in which the home can become a flexible, multi-use space that reflects the high standards and discriminating taste of today's home planner. A handsome Ed-wardian library is converted into a spacious home office during the day and, in turn, becomes a gracious dining area at night. A platform that holds a mattress or bed-quilt can double as a cosy seating area for cocktails or coffee. A distinctive floor design can distinguish different areas in a large room while preserving an overall feeling of unity and space.
Throughout, a wealth of stunning pictures demonstrates actual and creative uses of home design. Whether you are planning an energy-conscious solarium, or expanding—vertically—in an old apartment with limited floor space, or adding a comfortable family room, THE HOME will provide you with an inspiring, and inspired, array of ideas.
From dining with friends to displaying your prize colfections, from seating to sleeping, from working to working out, THE HOME is a unique sourcebook of functional and aesthetic inspi-ration for today's demanding lifestyles. Vissza