Europeans have perfected the art of living beautifully in small spaces for centuries. This guide reveals the renovation strategies, design principles, and spatial tricks that transform cramped quarters into functional, elegant homes that feel surprisingly spacious.Learn how Parisian apartments achieve sophistication in 400 square feet, how Scandinavian studios maximize natural light and storage, how Mediterranean micro-homes create distinct living zones, and how Dutch canal houses turn vertical space into advantage. Discover multi-functional furniture layouts, hidden storage integration, visual expansion techniques, and room-by-room solutions for kitchens, bathrooms, and sleeping areas that work harder without feeling cluttered.Master the renovation decisions that matter most in small spaces: where to invest in custom solutions versus adaptable pieces, how to create adequate storage without sacrificing floor space, which walls to remove and which to keep, and how color, lighting, and material choices dramatically affect perceived size. From studio apartments to compact rowhouses, youll gain practical strategies for making every square foot count while maintaining the style and comfort that make small European homes so desirable.
The Cozy Corner reveals how to transform even the smallest space into a reading retreat that nurtures your mind and soul. More than a guide to interior styling, this book explores how light, color, texture, and placement combine to create an atmosphere that inspires reading and relaxation.Drawing on design principles, psychology of space, and practical organization tips, youll learn how to choose the right seating, lighting, and decor for focus and tranquility. Whether you live in a tiny apartment or spacious house, this book walks you through step-by-step projects to build your ideal reading nookcustomized to your personality, taste, and lifestyle.Filled with photos, layout ideas, and creative touches, The Cozy Corner shows you that the perfect reading space isnt about sizeits about intention, comfort, and inspiration.
Projetando espaços: guia de arquitetura de interiores para áreas comerciais, de autoria de Miriam Gurgel, apresenta de forma objetiva os conceitos e os princípios básicos da arquitetura de interiores voltada a estabelecimentos comerciais. Um manual imprescindivel para profissionais e estudantes de design de interiores, alia a exposiço de informaçes tecnicas e teoricas a aberturas criativas que imprimem organicidade e consistencia artistica ao planejamento na area de arquitetura de interiores. Esta e mais uma contribuiço do Senac So Paulo, que desenvolve importante aço educacional na area de design de interiores.