Contains articles written originally for Inspired house, and, Fine homebuilding magazines LSC 28.46
Contents:
By design. Designing for our human scale How much space do you really need? What is an open plan and why does it work? Let there be light Where does the garage belong? Room by room. The new heart of the home Rethinking the informal eating area Rethinking the formal dining room and living room Designing an away room Designing a comfortable guest room Attention to detail. Column proportion : bigger is usually better Unifying an interior with horizontal trim Fixing a room that is too tall Improving a McMansion with ceiling height variety Making a zero-clearance fireplace look real Locating smoke alarms and security-system sensors Making it personal. Designing a welcoming front porch The importance of a front entry Designing a breakfast nook Make your house an expression of yourself Using color effectively Practical matters. Where to put the TV Designing a kitchen island Squeezing in a half-bath Getting creative with the bathtub and shower Designing a laundry room that works Living in the real world. Making room for privacy Living with extended family Good additions make good neighbors Changing the face of teardowns
