Less CAN be more! Today, people are downsizing their space . . . while remaining upscale in taste. Using examples ranging from 600-square-foot apartments to a small cottage-style house, as well as inspirational real-life stories from downsizers, home-style guru Leslie Linsley shows readers how to achieve maximum aesthetic results. She offers solutions to every problem—storage tricks, entertaining in small spaces, flexible layouts, and more—all lavishly illustrated with over 200 full-color photographs.
Less CAN be more!
Whether because of a change in circumstances, an empty nest, or simply an itch to start from scratch again, people are downsizing their space . . . while remaining upscale in taste. Decorating with style is crucial when every square inch counts, and fortunately downsizing elegantly is an art you can learn. Using examples that range from 600-square-foot apartments to a small cottage-style house, home-style guru Leslie Linsley shows you how to achieve maximum aesthetic results even in a minimal space. She offers solutions to every problem—storage tricks, entertaining in small spaces, flexible layouts, ideas for arranging art and collectibles, living with what you absolutely can’t live without, and more—all lavishly illustrated with over 200 full-color photographs. In addition, inspirational real-life stories from downsizers reveal how others have successfully handled the challenges—so you can do the same.
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How to create a beautiful, elegant home when downsizing. Richly illustrated with over 200 full-colour photographs. Includes tips on: storage, flexible layouts and entertaining in small spaces.
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4 Kitchens and Baths Redesigned |
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5 Bedrooms You'll Never Want to Leave |
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PART II INSPIRATIONAL LIVING |
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| About The Author |
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Leslie Linsley is one of this country's best-known authors of crafts, decorating, and home-style books, which number over 60 titles. Her articles have appeared in numerous magazines - including Country Living, House Beautiful, Eiíe Décor, Good Housekeeping and Martha Stewart Living. Learn more about her at: 'leslielinsley.com' and 'leslielinsley.com/blog'.
