“There are so many amazing rooms featured in this book, but my favorite might be the cottage-infused studio apartment featured on pages 176-177. With its colorful and comfy furniture, adorable kitchenette, and whimsical accessories and lighting, how could you be anything but happy in a room this fun?” --Carrie Davis, Editor, Design Idea Book (See photo, bottom right, in More Views.)

What happened when top magazine editors teamed up with the best builders and hottest designers in the country? This beautiful book was born! Design Idea Book is a collaborative volume that features the best of the best in home design today. Innovative and beautiful, these stylish designs also account for the real-world functionality needed to accommodate busy family lifestyles.

Take a fascinating armchair tour of 39 inspirational houses. Find out how leading experts combine the latest technologies and materials with design and color theories. Enjoy page-by-page secrets for organizing space and putting every square foot to work!
Whether you’re in the market for a new home, plan to renovate, or just want to make the most of what you have, take a cue from these experts. Discover how you can apply these winning design principles to transform your house into the home of your dreams!

Features:

• 400 photos showcase stunning designs from 39 “idea houses”
• Expert advice from today’s top magazines, premier architects, and interior decorators
• Covers the very latest in home-building materials, technologies, and furnishings
• Encompasses a range of styles, from coastal to cottage, classic to contemporary
• Innovative room-by-room ideas for color, storage solutions, fabric choices, and more