Libby Langdon's Small Space Solutions: Secrets for Making Any Room Look Elegant and Feel Spacious on Any Budget (Paperback)

~ Libby Langdon (Author)
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Editorial Reviews

Review

“Whatever Libby Langdon takes on, whether it be designing a New York City restaurant or decorating a Hampton’s hideaway, you know the end result is going to be done with style. This instructive book is no exception.” —Bobby Flay

"Libby Langdon's book is absolutely packed with solutions for small-space living, from high-end custom designs to clever and affordable ideas for every budget." —Susan Victoria, Senior Editor, Architecture and Design, Metropolitan Home

“We appreciate any woman who makes small things look a lot bigger. And Libby's interior decorating ideas are awesome, too!”

—Peter & Bobby Farrelly

 

“Like having a high energy designer and personal organizer by your side, with this book Libby offers chic and stylish solutions for all your decorating needs. It is a must read if you are seeking to simplify, organize, and bring beauty into your apartment or small home. Sure to become a style book staple, this is one reference guide you will turn to again and again for practical advice and inspiration.”

—Bob Kerrey, President, The New School

 

 

Product Description

 Armed with a bit of basic design knowledge and a few of Libby’s tricks of the trade, any small-space dweller can learn how to create gracious, inviting small-space homes that are also functional to a tee.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Knack (February 24, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599214245
• ISBN-13: 978-1599214245
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #84,399 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Where are the small spaces???, June 5, 2009

By	Erica R. - See all my reviews

This is one of the "small spaces" books that angers me. I have this irrational anger with these books because these rooms are NOT small. If you have room to put a sofa and full sized bed in a bedroom it is NOT a small bedroom! If you can fit 2 night tables, tv stand and chair with ottoman in a room it's not small! Those are normal sized bedrooms. You can not put those things in a 10x10 bedroom and still walk around! I also think the decorating is very amateur, I feel most people could get their rooms to look like these (or better!) without the help of this book. I think it just had a cheap feel to it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great concrete idea for very finished rooms, May 2, 2009

By	J. Stuart "Julie's apartment project" (San Francisco CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have a dozen books I'm using in re-decorating my apartment and this is my favorite. Disclaimer, I'm more comfortable with solid colors and open spaces than prints and cozy full rooms and so is Libby Langdon. She has gotten me over my fear of paint and given me great ideas of what I do need to add and what I already have that I can re-purpose. Her ideas on color and color combining, and furniture placements were very helpful.

I have spent the last 20 years in various spaces under 700 sq feet, and Libby knows ALL the tricks and taught me a few new ones. Her asthetic leans towards the polished and sophisticated while keeping warmth and comfort. She shows both average apartment before and afters and full "show" home decorating. There is something for most everyone here.

Thank you Libby, I look forward to your next book.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Book - Great Ideas!, February 25, 2009

By	Marinan - See all my reviews

This is a terrific book - so many clever ideas using things I already have but never would have thought of using in a million years. If you're short on space or are just looking for ways to increase your storage without breaking the bank, this is the book you need. Lots of really good pictures too. Libby Langdon's Small Space Solutions: Secrets for Making Any Room Look Elegant and Feel Spacious on Any Budget