Plain Simple Useful: The Essence of Conran Style
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.47 (673 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1840916559 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"A good book, showing Iconic changes in furniture." according to nancy g. I was not sure what the book would be like. It is a good reminder of Terence Conrad's influence from earlier years. I am not as taken by his rooms as I was years ago. It does show the iconic changes in modern furniture. I love seeing the furniture, but I ma. I have found this book to be the most useful in planning a bath and kitchen remodel KellyS I have found this book to be the most useful in planning a bath and kitchen remodel. It really does break the decisions down to the most basic, plain, useful ideas. There are so many design options out there but personally, if I'm doing a remodel of a room . A beautiful and useful book in the typical Conran style Recommended. CAT Beautiful and useful book and the usual Conran style, which I love. And an excellent price for a very pretty and durable book.
By being practical and performing well over time, they are as much the antidote to superficial styling as they are to the shoddy and second-rate. The book also features iconic examples of classic designs that will enhance any home, as well as a peek behind the closed doors of those well-ordered closets, pantries, and other storage spaces that contribute so much to easy living.. Terence Conran has always believed that objects - and surroundings - that are plain, simple and useful are the key to easy living. Applied to the home as a whole, this discerning approach results in interiors that are effortlessly stylish, confident and timeless, with plenty of room for the expression of personal taste.Plain Simple Useful is organized according to the main activities that take place at home. Inspirational interiors, many of which are Conran's own, and a number of projects designed by him exclusively for this book, provide all the guidance you need to tailor-make your own storage
In the 1960s he founded Habitat in the UK, a chain of homeware stores that brought good, modern design within reach of the general population for the very first time.Over the subsequent 50 years Terence built another group of companies centered around design, retailing, restaurants and hotels. In 2012 Conran signed a deal to collaborate with US retail giant j
In 1982 he opened the very first museum in the world dedicated to design, which is now the celebrated Design Museum in London, due to move to new premises in 2015 thanks to a massive expansion programme. In the 1960s he founded Habitat in the UK, a chain of homeware stores that brought good, modern design within reach of the general population for the very first time.Over the subsequent 50 years Terence built another group of companies centered around design, retailing, restaurants and hotels. About the Author Terence Conran is one of the world's best-known designers, restaurateurs, and retailers. Today, Conran owns restaurants and shops in eight cities throughout the world and a design business serving many international clients that includes architecture and interior design, product and graphic d