>Activity spaces, important though they are, are often overlooked and underused. IdeaWise Activity Spaces is a helpful guide to getting the most from the utility areas and work centers around the home. The book opens with an introduction that presents the common elements that go into making an effective work space: layout and floor plan, work surfaces, storage, lighting and utilities, and furnishings. Following chapters deal with the specifics of planning, organizing, creating, furnishing, and maintaining the various types of work space.
Written specifically for do-it-yourselfers, the book features large idea photos presented in case-study fashion. Includes all the background information needed to plan a DIY approach to each idea. In addition to these inspirational photos and the practical case study text, the book is filled with side bars, charts, and DIY tips that make it truly useful.
