Children's Spaces: From Zero to Ten [Hardcover]

Judith Wilson (Author), Debi Treloar (Photographer)

Book Description

To many of us, the idea of having children is synonymous with bidding farewell to being in control of our lives and our homes. In Children's Spaces, interiors writer and stylist Judith Wilson, herself a mother of two, demonstrates how homes can be adapted for children without surrendering order and good taste, while also ensuring that children have wonderful spaces to explore and enjoy in a stimulating and safe environment. With ideas ranging from full-scale decorative schemes to clever finishing touches, the combination of Judith's wise and witty text and Debi Treloar's vibrant photography captures the potential for a harmonious and stylish mix of children and home.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Debi Treloar's photographs of food and interiors are frequently featured in prestigious magazines such as Homes and Gardens, Red, and Country Living. For Ryland Peters and Small, she has also photographed Soda Fountain Clasics and Simply Delicious Food.

Judith Wilson has been writing about interiors and working as a stylist since 1987, including a six-year stint on Homes and Gardens, where she was Decorating Editor. Since the arrival of Cicely (five) and Felix (almost three), she has been a freelance contributor to many publications, including the Telegraph Magazine, House and Garden, Livingetc, the Independent on Sunday, and Homes and Gardens. Her first book, Transforming the Interior, was published in 1998. Judith also lectures at the KLC School of Design.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 143 pages
• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small (May 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841721611
• ISBN-13: 978-1841721613
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #216,265 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Remodeling & Renovation > Children's Rooms

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Ideas, May 7, 2001

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Karen (Manhattan Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children's Spaces: From Zero to Ten (Hardcover)

This is a truly beautiful book. And it's about time it came along. No more circus animals painted on walls and other run of the mill decorating ideas. These are beautiful - modern ideas for creating spaces for children. Look out Martha Stewart.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Appeals to all tastes, April 28, 2003

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Leontine Jena (Sydney, AUSTRALIA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children's Spaces: From Zero to Ten (Hardcover)

This book is fantastic, it has a wide range of contemporary, classical and eclectic designs (with a unique twist). This book is overflowing with great unusual ideas, however reading it just once won't do the book any justice. The stockist and suppliers page at the back of the book is invaluable, as most items in the book is easily accessible (eg:IKEA). If you like plain, boring frilly bedrooms, then this book is NOT for you!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still inspires, January 16, 2005

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Andromedia (Denmark) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children's Spaces: From Zero to Ten (Hardcover)

Even though this book is a couple of years old, I still find it inspiring.
Debi Treloar has a way of photographing everyday life so the beauty of it stands out.
Judith Wilsons text is helpful and with lots of useful, practical advice. She knows children and links this knowledge very well with ideas that are not only decorative, but also functional.
The style is mainly modern and urban, but followers of romantic country will also find some inspiration. Most of us like a bit of both - and maybe that's why I find this book so enjoyable.