Book Description
For everyone who craves a simpler lifestyle, not only in how they live but also where they live, The Simple Home features 21 houses and presents six different approaches to creating a home that realizes its full potential both simply and elegantly.
We are living in complex times, in a commodified, virtual, and overstimulated culture. One response to high levels of complexity and overstimulation is to look for yet another gadget or closet organizer to simplify our lives. But the answer lies somewhere else. The road to a simpler more satisfying life begins with a clear-eyed examination of the choices we are making for our time--and that includes choices about where we want to live.
The Simple Home presents six paths to simplicity, each illustrated by human-scaled, unadorned homes with straightforward floor plans and forms. These are open, light-filled homes (with rooms or spaces that are often multipurpose) that express their beauty in their utility and practicality. Simple homes are low maintenance and often green, designed for homeowners who wish to embody a different set of values in their housing choices than the run-of-the-mill starter castles littering the landscape.
The 6 Paths to Simplicity:
1. Simple is Enough
2. Simple is Thrifty
3. Simple is Flexible
4. Simple is Timeless
5. Simple is Sustainable
6. Simple is Refined
Customer Reviews:
Houses that live large for their owners.......2007-08-17
Wonderful case studies about 20 homes with good explanations about material choices, site considerations, and the people who own them. It's a Taunton Press book, so the photos are great, of course. I especially like the floor plan illustrations that support the photos and give a sense of flow through the houses.
Eye-opening book.......2007-08-04
This book is amazing! The pictures are great, and so well coordinated with the text that the reader can truly "see" each house. For anyone dreaming of a second home, or a more efficient first home, this is an ideal volume.
Defines the concept of a 'simple home' .......2007-07-08
Sarah Nettleton's THE SIMPLE HOME: THE LUXURY OF ENOUGH defines the concept of a 'simple home' and offers interior design tips to achieving satisfaction from a basic home design. This involves eliminating non-essentials and practicing restraint: six avenues to achieving a 'greener' lifestyle from this approach blends full-page color photos with comments on designs which refine and simplify the home - perfect for new students of interior design and homeowners contemplating reconstruction.
Great Book!.......2007-05-14
Wonderful pictures! This book has so many great stories of the home and how people really make their houses simple and comfortable.
Hmmm?.......2007-05-12
My copy came with many scratches on the dust cover and a broken binding when I opened the book. As far as the contents...I was expecting more of a layman friendly simple life-style type approach. Instead I felt like I was buying a book a self-contractor could use. My perusal indicated more about architecture as opposed to simplifying home content. Not a happy camper with this book. I returned it.
Product Description
CHICAGO APARTMENTS is a unique examination of nearly100 elevator structures whose luxurious amenities, generous or unusual interior spaces, architectural features, locations or innovations have made them significant in the history of Chicago apartment life. An introductory essay traces larger themes in the development of the city and the stories behind the creation of these fabled structures.
Customer Reviews:
A Surprise.......2006-06-22
This book was a gift from a friend, since I live in a lakefront high-rise and have an interest in Chicago architecture, I walk past dozens of these building throughout my daily travels in the city with a new appreciation now. The amazing vintage photographs plus the many detailed floor plans, along with splendid elevation drawings make this book both a joy and a valuable addition to any library.
Gold Coast Chicago.......2005-09-21
This is a gorgeous book, I really can't say enough about the quality of books Acanthus Press puts out, they are amazing. The black and white photos are beautiful, they are crisp and vivid. The book is quite thorough, and I found the text to be scholarly and highly informative. I was pleased that exterior as well as interior photos where used, the reader really gets a feel for the buildings and you get an excellent cross section of the top apartment buildings. Chicago is second only to New York in luxurious apartment buildings and this book does an amazing job of cataloging the best examples, I loved this book. The book even includes a silk book mark. If you are the least bit interested in this subject, buy this book, you will not be disappointed, it is first rate. A book for those who love books.
For the lake front dreamers.......2004-11-26
This is a first-rate survey of the great apartment buildings of Chicago. The title is misleading since Professor Harris covers over 120 years of architecture with his nearly 100 buildings. The interior decoration shots are fantastic: there are modernist interiors alongside misplaced historical interiors, there are Elkins and Adler designs too. Harris'introduction is a wealth of sociological information. This is a must buy for anybody interested in apartment buildings in Chicago.
The Rise of Chicago.......2004-11-16
Having been born in the windy city it was with great relish that I bought Mr. Harris' book. I was not disappointed. It is fascinating and full of details about the people who designed these dwellings and the people who populated them. Overlooking Lake Michigan these buildings were the envy of many cities. The natural shoreline provided a perfect setting for the imagination of the architects and builders who created these edifices for their wealthy inhabitants. The changes that took place as the city became more vertical and more populace is a truly exciting look into the growth of the United States. Mr. Harris has done a superb job.
Book Description
This successful book continues to build on its original simple premise: to offer some of the finest and most interesting luxury home plans from todays leading designers and architects. Here, in a completely new and revised edition, 15 leading designers and architects share their finest luxury home designs. More than a statement of size, the luxury celebrated in this new volume encompasses elegance in design: rooms that comlement living and uplift the spirit while supporting all the conveniences of modern times.
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Days by the beach mean relaxation and a chance to swim and sunbathe. It's a laid-back, existence, far from the pressures of modern living. Although life is more casual in the luxury beach houses of this lavishly illustrated volume, it's still very sophisticated. These select ocean-side living spaces show that you really can have it all. A sumptuous array of interiors and exteriors will inspire you to create an idyllic beach retreat, or give your own waterfront abode an overhaul. Of course, this book is also for daydreamers content just to imagine their own castle by the sands…
Book Description
Walk through the front doors of more of the most exclusive homes in the world.
American Dream Homes is another remarkable beautiful photographic collection of 50 stunning show homes.
The book is like a walking tour, walking you step-by-step through the design and decorating details.
Each outstanding home is the collaborative vision of a unique design team. From accessories to landscaping, these gorgeous homes represent the best of the home-building and decorating arts.
Best of all, readers may purchase blueprints of these fine homes and build a dream of their own.
Ranging in size from 3,000 to over 10,000 square feet, these designs include virtually every imaginable luxury: sweeping staircases, grand entries, soaring ceilings, awe-inspiring interiors and magnificent master suites.
From every corner of North America, American Dream Homes, showcases the finest projects of the brightest residential designers and decorators working today.
Customer Reviews:
Lots of very very expensive homes........2007-02-20
I will never be able to afford any of the homes in this book, and even if I could, I don't think I'd want something that big. Regardless, it is fun to look
Good idea book.......2006-02-15
I bought this book to get ideas for a custom home we were building. I loved the full-page color photos, and found a few ideas I could incorporate in my new home, even though it is much smaller than these plans! I love Colonial, European, and Neo-classic styles, so there were only a few homes with touches of these styles (hence, only 4 stars), but I still found the book useful. For more classic, European style homes, I highly recommend "Villa Decor - Decidedly French and Italian Style" and "French Influences", both by Betty Lou Phillips.
Not the best bang for the buck. .......2006-02-05
The photos in this book are not exclusive, as they can be found in many other books and magazines. It is certainly a better value than "dream home" magazines that usually sell for $7 a pop at the newstands, but it pales in comparison to "Dan Sater's Luxury Home Plans". Sater's book is better in just about every way... larger format, larger pictures, thicker paper, a better selection of homes in my opinion (not to mention a few identical ones), and a lower price.
You probably already know that the purpose of these books is to sell home plans. That's why they're so cheap. From a consumer standpoint, they're fun to browse through and you don't feel any buyer's remorse since you can easily spend more money at McDonald's.
If you're looking for a book to get valuable ideas for your next home or remodel, take a look at "Home by Design" by Sarah Susanka.
Every house features full color photos!.......2004-05-28
I have bought house plan books before and normally only the first few are in full color and then the rest are black and white and don't show any interior photos. This book, however, has full color photos for every house plan featured. They show a few interior pictures for each, and it is by far the best house plan book I have found. Although, every plan in this book is quite large and you'd have to be a millionaire to be able to afford them.
Quite interesting!!.......2004-03-29
Ok,I just read...well skimmed through this book,I just looked at the pics of all the gorgeous houses.My house is custom designed and I wanted to see some other interesting designs.Well I certainly got alot of ideas for my next house,I personally think i'ts a brilliant book that anyone that is fascinated with wealth should read!
Book Description
Sater Design: A Portfolio of 30 Luxury Estates from Acclaimed Designer Dan F. Sater II, AIBD: Books: Dan F., II Sater
Customer Reviews:
disappointed.......2007-07-16
I never send anything back but I am sending this book back. I was very disappointed in the content of the book. A portion of it was from 'The Early Years' which was a bit dated for me. And I am just not really a fan of the Sater style...for high-end custom homes, they look a bit canned in places. Anyway, if you are a fan of this builder and just want a pictorial of his work, this is the book for you. If you are trying to get ideas for a home I would move on to something else.
A Must-Have Book!!!.......2006-08-01
This is the ultimate book for luxury designs. I have searched all over for books and house designs that gives the luxury and well-planned design of a dream home and this book gives plenty. If you had to choose just one of Dan Sater's books, this is the one to get.
Beautiful Collection of Homes!.......2006-03-14
This book is a perfect source for inspiration. It has some beautiful luxury homes with floor plans, renderings and many gorgeous photos. I was impressed with the creative floor plans and exteriors. I recommend this book to anyone looking for ideas to design a new custom home!
Book Description
n A gorgeous full-color showcase of 130 magnificent home designs n Stunning interior and exterior photography displays the elegance and grace of these palatial homes n Opens with an extensive 64-page editorialsection offering information on the latest decorating techniques and the hottest home design trends n This lavish home plan collection is divided into four primary sections that feature Magnificent Master Suites, Opulent Baths, Gourmet Kitchens and Grand Gathering Spaces n Complete construction blueprints are available for every home Within these pages lie the most luxurious home designs, from the best architects and residential designers the nation has to offer. Homes with that special something extra that sets them apart and opens the door to Fine Living .
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European Luxury Home Plans presents a fresh portfolio of plans drawn from the ageless character of classical Old World architecture. The styles conceived here to be classic speak softly of an American heritage, inspired over time by four regions of influence-Italian, French, English and Spanish. Scale and proportion as they are iterated in ancient dialects translate evenly to the incomparable beauty found in this collection of homes.
At once rugged and refined, each of these houses displays an intimate connection with the land, forming powerful mergers between walls and what surround them. Clay-tile roofs, sun-baked stone and rough stucco are subdued by open, airy interiors and breathtaking views. Rambling, joie de vivre porches and sandals-only courtyards balance well-defined rooms and an air of formality.
Created by the Sater Design Collection, here are stunning designs that "Redefine Tradition". These homes offer flexible living environments that meet the needs of today's busy lifestyles, but reflect a European character with timeless appeal.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointed!.......2007-06-13
The cover claims that there are 65 floorplans, but its more like 22. The same floor plans are shown with different facades for each section. I also would have hoped that the photographs from the front of the book would have been from homes built using the various floorplans, but from what I can tell none of the pictures correspond to a floorplan. Which is too bad, considering the homes pictured were what I was looking for.
The renderings are beautifully done, but hardly worth the price.
You may want to consider another title before you purchase this one.
Cookie Cutter.......2004-09-28
Very disappointed. The designs are simply ranch style homes with barrel-tile roofs. The book is divided into four sections: Italian, French, English and Spanish but they are literally the same plans in all sections with just simple modifactions to the front facade. Worse yet, most designs mix elements from all styles. You get a simple floor plan with a watercolor elevation that is often not completely reflective of the design. I particularly noticed that most designs had very large garages that are not rendered proportionally. If you are looking for unique designs that are true to the architecture of Europe this is not the book to buy. If you just want a "Spanish Look" to a ranch design this book offers nothing different than what you can find in the check out line of the local super-market. There is nothing unique or authentic in this book.
European Excitement!.......2004-01-13
This book of European home plans is what I've come to expect from The Sater Design Collection, absolutely fabulous home designs! The attention to detail of each plan offered was clearly evident. I paticularly liked the open flowing floor plans. The designs seemed to bring the best of classical exterior styling with modern amenities.
I've picked my dream home, its plan no. 8043.
Book Description
Founded in 1968, Donghia is an internationally recognized leader in high-end textiles, furniture, and accessories. Clients range from Diane von Furstenberg, Ralph Lauren, and Jennifer Lopez to the Four Seasons Hotels and Neiman Marcus. Known for designs that balance classic and contemporary, East and West, and luxury and comfort, the award-winning Donghia studio has come to symbolize sensual, unstudied elegance. With showrooms in 40 countries, the Donghia design philosophy is simple: make people look good and feel good in their environments.
Donghia reveals how you can achieve the Donghia aesthetic--clean lines, pure colors, and rich textures--in your home. Sherri Donghia discusses how to create a strong skeletal structure for each room that can then be dressed in various ways to enliven and personalize it, using sumptuous textured fabrics, rich woods, delicate glass, and luminous metals.
Customer Reviews:
A Disappointing, Poorly Designed Book.......2007-03-13
I was truly looking forward to this book after ordering it because I am a huge fan of this company's wonderful contemporary, yet soulful furniture and textiles. What a disappointment. I expected a well produced, polished book, but from the tacky color printed textbook-like cover to the poorly designed layouts and the all too brief, ho-hum text, the book was a major disappointment. Yes, there are some wise and well thought out personal design principles collected here, but the text seemed hastily written and the package has none of the sophistication you would expect from a designer of this stature. Donghia deserves a better produced book than this one. Maybe next time.
Attention Student Designers.......2007-02-14
The principles and elements of design are interpreted from the Author's heart and soul for design. This book is truly insightful and inspirational. I am so grateful to have this book as part of my design library.
Self congratulatory .......2007-01-09
I had expected much more and less self congratulatory dribble. Yes Sherri is talented but where was the mention of design legend John Hutton who was diretor of design for Donghia for 18 years? John's contributions to Donghia and the world of design far outweigh that of Sherri's and at least deserved a mention. Even Jennifer Hutton who took over after her Uncles departure and led the design team for several years wasnt even cited !. Great pictures but whose work was it really? Give credit to others and you will make yourself larger in the process.
A Miss.......2007-01-04
I was so looking forward to receiving this book and was so disappointed by it. The book is just a series of pictures which do not inspire and are somewhat pointless to the person looking for ideas.
There are so many other books which are so much better, spend your money on those.
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