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Not So Big House (Susanka)Snagging.org In association with Amazon.co.ukOnline Shop | Property Guides | Kitchen & Home | Garden Tools | Power Tools | Consumer Electronics Get the Snagging Checklist Here!  Dewey Decimal Number: 728.37 EAN: 9781600850479 Edition: 10 Exp Anv ISBN: 1600850472 Label: Taunton Press Manufacturer: Taunton Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 240 Publication Date: September 23, 2008 Publisher: Taunton Press Studio: Taunton Press Related Items:
Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: When describing a favorite room in the house, do you find yourself using terms such as "expansive," "formal," and "spacious"--a marble foyer or a formal dining room perhaps? Or do the words "cozy," "intimate," and "warm" come to mind--a cheery little breakfast nook or a window seat complete with plenty of pillows and a breathtaking view? More than likely, you--like thousands of other homeowners--are drawn to the more personal spaces in your home, where comfort, beauty, and efficiency meet. In The Not So Big House, author Sarah Susanka, a respected architect and columnist for Fine Homebuilding magazine, addresses our affinity for the "smaller, more personal spaces" and "proposes clear, workable guidelines for creating homes that serve both our spiritual needs and our material requirements." The heart of the not-so-big house--which is not "just a small house ... [but] a smaller house," that uses "less space to give greater quality of life," and is designed to not only "accommodate the lifestyles of its occupants" but also to express "our values and our personalities," is discussed in chapter 1, entitled "Bigger Isn't Better." Susanka's urging for homeowners to get creative with their space as well as loads of ideas to encourage that creativity are covered in "Rethinking the House" and "Making Not So Big Work." Discussions of specific needs, such as a home for one and designing for kids, can be found in "Lifestyles of the Not So Rich and Famous," while "Dreams, Details, and Dollars" gets down to the nuts and bolts of the operation, looking at quality versus quantity, budgeting, and what "low end," "middle ground," and "high end" really mean in home design and construction. Lastly, Susanka looks at the home of the future, which involves simplifying, recycling, reducing waste, and using energy-efficient construction. With more than 200 color photographs, as well as floor plans and Susanka's intelligent and lively dialogue, The Not So Big House is perfect for homeowners ready to rethink their space. --Stefanie Hargreaves Average Rating:
 Rating: - RefreshingThis is my second copy of this book as I lent it to someone and never got it back! It really helped me when designing my last house and I need it again for my next one. Wonderful book and an absolute essential for anyone wanting to either design or remodel a house to get best use of the space - and generally with a "wow" factor as well. Rating: - LovelyThis is a wonderful book; beautifully written and full of excellent illustrations and photos. It's clearly aimed at a US audience, but it equally applies to other parts of the developed world. I can't recommend it enough -- anyone planning or just wishing (like me) to build their own home should read this. Rating: - A must read for anyone in the market for a new house.Grab this book and read the text carefully. Don't just glance at the great photos. It is an excellent guide for anyone who is trying to figure out what they want in a house to make it a personally perfect retreat from the world! It has changed the way I look at rooms and spaces. Interesting and helpful exercises enable the reader to understand and design his/her unique space. This would also be a good book for someone who lives in a small house and dreams about moving to a "starter palace" in the suburbs. Excellent concepts to ponder. Rating: - Shows You How to Have a Big House in Less SpaceI bought this book as a Christmas present for my parents. My Dad grew up in a small house and insists on keeping their big house even now that he is retired and they have an "empty nest." Mom sees the need to reduce their costs and the effort required for upkeep of a large home. I'm happy to say this book has given them ways to compromise and yet both get everything they want - it's a real 2000 Percent Solution! Rating: - Will change the way you think about homes!I always thought "bigger is better" when it came to homes- and was depressed because I knew we'd never be able to afford something big. After reading this book, I have a new perspective (and better mood!) Full of great ideas on how less is actually more in a lot of ways. The triangle-matrix (budget vs. quality vs. quantity) is really very helpful- also could add "location" to that equation. The ideas & photos in this book inspired me to think of other ways to save space and make the most of what I have. A great book!  Try searching the Internet for "Not So Big House (Susanka)" or Ebay for "Not So Big House (Susanka)". You might also be interested in the following great products:
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