Books Make A Home
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Books Make A Home
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Books fulfil myriad functions in our lives. They provide information, foster enthusiasms and spark memories. But these personal treasures also add colour and a sense of personality to our homes.
Books fulfil myriad functions in our lives. They provide information, foster our enthusiasms and spark our memories. But these personal treasures also add colour and a true sense of personality to our homes.
Books Make a Home explores the important role books play as decorative as well as functional items. Bibliophile Damian Thompson tours the rooms of the home in turn β Living Rooms, Home Libraries & Studies, Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms, Corridors & Staircases and Childrenβs Rooms β discovering a host of techniques for stacking, shelving and closeting volumes, and a wealth of practical design solutions for each space and every size of collection. You will learn how to make the best use of existing storage and create new space for an ever-growing collection; how to combine books with other personal effects to create eye-catching displays; and how to organize and care for your books. Books Make a Home is an insightful guide to enjoying books with the eye as well as with the mind.
First Published in 2011, this is a new edition.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781788794220
Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 April 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
Illustration: 230 col photographs
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 220.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 1247g
Pages: 192
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About the Author
Damian Thompson is Books Editor and Chief Sub-editor of The World of Interiors, having previously worked in book publishing. He lives with his family in London.
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