A world-renowned design authority shows how to make the most of every square foot. Praise for the previous edition: Lavishly illustrated, it makes living, cooking, entertaining, working and sleeping in less than 1,000 square feet easy and even desirable. --Chicago Life Packed with myriad possibilities on how small scale can still contain big style. --Chicago Tribune Whether motivated by soaring energy costs, smaller families or the desire to live more simply, homeowners are abandoning "McMansions" for smaller housing. In How to Live in Small Spaces , Terence Conran explains that what's paramount to livability is not the square footage you have, but how you divide it. In this comprehensive, full-color book, Conran tackles the many challenges posed by small spaces. Chapters cover storage, bedrooms, children's rooms, lighting, extension and much more. "Assessing your needs" checklists and "Points to consider" sidebars add valuable ideas. Six case studies conclude the book with excellent examples of great designs. First published in 2002, Conran brings the book up to date by incorporating the latest technological and design innovations in space-saving furniture, fixtures, décor trends and construction. He offers practical design advice on exploiting every inch of space, such as: Using fold-down and pull-out features - Buying slimline appliances - Installing indoor portholes and windows - Lessening the impact of furniture - Using scale and proportion to advantage - Manipulating color, texture and pattern - Using screens, partitions and platforms - Improving circulation paths. Terence Conran doesn't lose sight of the challenges posed by small spaces and the ingenuity and compromises they demand. He shows how easy it is to create a home whose comfort is not dependent on size, but on efficiency and design integrity. [Review for previous edition] Provides ways to maximize every inch of your home. (Leanne Idle Dayton Daily News 2007-05-05) [Review for previous edition] Instead of bemoaning the tight quarters in your efficiency or one-bedroom apartment, tackle the challenge head on with this practical design guide. (Elana Ashanti Jefferson Denver Post 2007-05-03) [Review for previous edition] Well-articulated advice for making the most of every inch. ( Design Lines Toronto ) [Review for previous edition] Lavishly illustrated ... packed with myriad possibilities on how small scale can still contain big style. ( Edmonton Journal 2007-05-12) [Review for previous edition] A useful book to have around the house ... will help you get maximum use out of every square inch of space. (Liz Grogan Good Times ) [Review for previous edition] This book shows you how, with real-home photographs for inspiration and clear diagrams for explanation. Bottom Line? The ultimate home-design guide for the anti-McMansion set. ( Harrowsmith Truly Canadian Almanac 2008 ) [Review for previous edition] Filled with practical information and design tips, the tome emphasizes careful planning as it takes the reader step by step through the process of maximizing and beautifying a tiny abode. (Meredith Gordon Home Magazine ) [Review for previous edition] No more complaining... Conran offers this audit to help those in small spaces pare down to the most meaningful essentials, a key step in transforming small into sensational. ( Homestyle 2007-02-01) [Review for previous edition] Intriguing contemporary visuals, a room-by-room approach to the subject, and dense, practical advice about assessing your needs, design issues, planning, furnishings and lighting prove that you can live well -- with ample storage -- in even the most diminutive homes. (Jennifer David House and Home Media 2007-09-30) [Review for previous edition] Shows how a little can be a lot if the space is used wisely.... The book is packed with practical, time-proven ways to make the most of what you've got. ( HRN: The Weekly Newspapaer of Home Products Retail 2007-02-26) [Review for previous edition] Sleep cylinders, shacks, tree tents and modular pods are examples (if extreme ones) of the mold-breaking ideas in this workbook by the British home-design magnate. (David Lewis Taylor In Style Home ) [Review for previous edition] How to Live in Small Spaces by Terrence Conran is inspirational in its sophisticated approach to decorating and stretching space. (Torstar News Service Metro (Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa) 2008-01-30) [Review for previous edition] The book's strength is in its providing many examples of these kinds of spaces, to give the reader a clear understanding of how the various spaces work and why. ( Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2007-08-12) [Review for previous edition] Prescient ... Conran tackles each tight living space specifically for maximum use... Enormously accessible. ( Publishers Weekly 2007-03-05) [Review for previous edition] More than a coffee table book ... offers practical advice ... covering every room in the house. (Jim