Squeezing It In

Name: Squeezing It In
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SKU: 9781859469132
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Designing for compact spaces

By Mary Leslie

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Squeezing It In by Mary Leslie is a practical and stylish guide to designing small living spaces that meet the demands of modern life. The book offers jargon-free advice on optimising accessibility, circulation, storage and lighting in cramped homes, without sacrificing aesthetic appeal. Drawing on a variety of UK and international case studies from renowned architects and designers, it provides creative solutions adaptable to various rooms, budgets and lifestyles. Richly illustrated with photographs, plans and sketches, this book inspires anyone seeking to make the most of limited space.
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This book is ideal for interior designers, architects and homeowners interested in compact living solutions and smart space management. It suits readers looking for practical yet elegant ideas to enhance small homes, including flats, studios and specialised rooms. A thoughtful resource for professionals and enthusiasts wanting accessible design insights with real-world examples.

In this jargon-free guide, Mary Leslie demonstrates how to design for compact living, proposing creative solutions that can be applied to a variety of settings.

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Our living spaces are getting smaller but, as we spend more time at home, they must now work harder than ever to provide us with room to relax, work and entertain. Interior designers need to understand how to build accessibility, circulation, storage and lighting into the most restricted areas, without compromising on style.

In this jargon-free guide, Mary Leslie demonstrates how to design for compact living, proposing creative solutions that can be applied to a variety of settings. A versatile designer may be addressing a cramped studio flat one day and a dressing room for an international business traveller the next; this book provides inspiration and advice for every kind of small space, and every budget.

Organised around the different areas of the home, Squeezing It In examines familiar problems and offers clever, immediately applicable ideas for making the best of pocket-sized spaces. The entire design process is considered alongside complete examples, from the UK and internationally, which are generously illustrated with full-colour photographs, plans and sketches.

Featuring case studies from:

Archio
Armstrong Keyworth
Benjamin Tindall Architects
Darren Oldfield Architects
Jeffreys Interiors
Mary Arnold-Forster Architects
MW Architects
Peden & Pringle
Plankbridge

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781859469132

Publisher: RIBA Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: RIBA Publishing

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 167.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

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Arts & Culture Mary Leslie Non-Fiction

About the Author

Mary Leslie is an interior designer with over 40 years of experience working primarily on residential projects in the UK and overseas. She founded her own practice in 1996 after many years running the Interior Design Department for internationally-renowned designer Nina Campbell. She is a former Vice Chairman of the BIDA (now BIID) and a former Chairman of the BIDA Charitable Foundation.