The Book of Home Design Using Ikea Home Furnishings [Paperback]

Anoop Parikh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1995

From the company that's furnishing the country, this all-encompassing and practical guide to home decorating includes more than 300 specially commissioned photographs and reflects the affordable, easygoing, and flexible style of IKEA--one of America's hottest retail chains.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

IKEA, the Swedish chain store that is the largest furniture retailer in the world, has revolutionized the sale of home furnishings with its inexpensive, contemporary-styled product that appeals to the cost-conscious, the young, and the trendy. Using IKEA merchandise to illustrate, Parikh describes the principals of home decorating. More than just an advertisement for the store, this book gives practical decorating advice as well as instructions for a few projects, such as distressing a cupboard and making "no-sew" drapes. Other books such as Terrence Conran's The Essential House Book (Crown, 1994) and Creative Interior Design (Ward Lock, 1994) provide more comprehensive information, but, this book is still recommended for large collections and for libraries near IKEA outlets.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Clean lines and moderate prices are two qualities attributed to the IKEA line of furniture and accessories. Parikh's manual highlights these particular furnishings (found in 25 countries, including the U.S.), but the aesthetic style illustrated here could easily be achieved with pieces purchased in any number of stores catering to home decorators. Overall, Parikh favors an ecology-conscious approach to interior design, as pictured in first-rate photography showing uncluttered spaces that accentuate natural fibers, light woods, and simplified color schemes. Chapters are organized according to room type and should generate many possibilities for any like-minded homemaker engaged in redoing a kitchen, bedroom, bath, or general living space. Alice Joyce

Product Details

• Paperback: 207 pages
• Publisher: Perennial; First Printing edition (November 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062734059
• ISBN-13: 978-0062734051
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 10.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,300,162 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars full of great style and fresh ideas, September 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Book of Home Design Using Ikea Home Furnishings (Paperback)

I have a ton of design books, but this is one of my favorites. The style is comfortable and affordable, but looks fabulous with very little effort. Great book for any apartment dweller, or anyone who doesn't want to live in traditional-style hell.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring ideas and gorgeous photos, April 20, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Book of Home Design Using Ikea Home Furnishings (Paperback)

Beautifully illustrated and chockful of design ideas, "The Book of Home Design Using IKEA Home Furnishings" is both an inspiring and informative reference for anyone decorating and furnishing a home on a limited budget. Practical information for every part of the home is presented in chapters organized by kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, living spaces, workspaces, children's rooms, hallways, and garden rooms. Several topics are covered including everything from planning a layout to placing furniture to creating a healthy home using eco-friendly materials. In addition, there are special projects and helpful checklists of information provided.

Although this glossy guide features products from the IKEA retail stores, one can use the innovative ideas demonstrated here with any type of furniture/furnishings. The text is written in a practical, easy-to-understand format and the 300+ photos are absolutely gorgeous. My only suggestion for improving this book would be to include more of these magnificent photos! Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking creative and fresh design ideas (or for anyone who enjoys dreaming about a future home).

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! Just what I was looking for!, March 10, 2000

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Arielle (State College, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of Home Design Using Ikea Home Furnishings (Paperback)

This book is ideal for anyone looking for fresh and creative ideas in a modern/contemporary style. Ideas for every room in the house accompanied with beautiful photographs and helpful text. Design focuses on form, function, light, and environmental soundness. This is just what the doctor ordered if the typical traditional/classic and country/cozy aren't your style. Works great for people moving into their first apt./house too- good, practical, easy to imitate ideas (and Ikea furnishings that are easy on your budget!).