Kevin McClouds Principles of Home: Making a Place to Live
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Kevin McClouds Principles of Home: Making a Place to Live
By (Author) Kevin McCloud
HarperCollins Publishers
Collins
13th October 2011
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Housing and property for the individual: buying / selling and legal aspects
640
Physical Properties
Paperback
256
Width 153mm, Height 210mm, Spine 22mm
620g
Description
New, practical paperback edition of the landmark design manifesto from the UKs favourite design guru.
In this inspirational yet also practical paperback Kevin explores all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort. Kevins beautifully written text brings insight and understanding to enjoying life in the 21st century, but crucially he offers detailed, helpful and incisive advice on design, construction and style.
Kevin addresses very real and solvable domestic issues: What is the perfect kitchen layout How to create a feeling of space in traditionally sized rooms How to create an extension that works How best to choose colour for function What to use for insulation How to shop for second hand And how best to manage home waste and recycling
An inspiring but always usable book from the foremost voice in modern architectural design.
Reviews
A landmark piece of interiors publishingan inspiring but always usable book from the foremost voice in modern architectural design. Henley Standard
Both inspirational and practical, each of the 43 principles addresses very real domestic issues Guernsey Now
Quotes on Kevin
a serious man of taste and integrity The Observer
like most television naturals, Kevin McCloud has an unmediated quality which comes across as effortless (the) David Attenborough of the building site The Guardian
passionate; knowledgeable; eloquent and basically everything that most TV presenters are not The Independent
Kevin McCloud can enthuse over a simple joist like no one else. This is a man who actually enjoys watching concrete dry his enthusiasm is so infectious The Observer
Author Bio
Kevin McCloud is best known as presenter of Channel 4's BAFTA-nominated Grand Designs, now in its tenth series. He writes books and articles about decoration, design, lighting and colour, and is editor-at-large of Grand Designs magazine. In addition, Kevin is a product and lighting designer and has produced ranges of furniture, lighting and tableware for high street names.
