When someone says they live in a small house or
apartment, the image that comes to mind is all too often
negative--cramped, cluttered, or confining. But
America's leading small space designer, Libby Langdon,
knows just how to counter that stereotype. In ''Libby
Langdon's Small Space Solutions,'' she finally offers a
practical, user-friendly guide to decorating small
spaces so they look stylish, beautiful, and larger than
their actual dimensions. Setting out from the premise
that it doesn't take lots of money to achieve a warm and
inviting atmosphere, she delivers practicality and
inspiration that's affordable. Armed with a bit of basic
design knowledge and a few of Libby's tricks of the
trade, any small-space dweller can learn how to create
gracious, inviting small-space homes that are also
functional to a tee. Each chapter addresses the most
common problems encountered in a particular
space--living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom,
bedroom, office, or hall--and presents solutions and
sample layouts, as well as numerous color photos showing
transformed spaces ''before'' and ''after'' that
illustrate small-space design tips. Libby also spells
out the top ten mistakes people make in small spaces,
and provides step-by-step instructions for painting and
hanging art. An invaluable resource for apartment
dwellers, first-time homeowners, and anyone looking to
downsize, ''Libby Langdon's Small Space Solutions''
proves that living with less doesn't mean living without
luxury. |
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