A Space of My Own: Inspirational Ideas for Home Offices, Craft Rooms Studies [Hardcover]

Caroline Clifton-Mogg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2011

For some of us it's a small desk in the corner of a kitchen or living room, for others it's a selfcontained home office, but we all need a space we can call our own - where we can catch up on emails, tackle household admin or enjoy some crafting. In A Space of My Own, Caroline Clifton-Mogg shows you how to make the most of your personal work space. Part 1, explores The Elements that make up a successful work area: from choosing the right Furniture and Lighting, to attractive Storage and Decoration to create an environment that truly brings out the creativity in you. Part 2 is about The Spaces as a whole, showing examples of Home Offices, Shared Work Spaces, Sewing & Craft Rooms and Space for Children & Teens. Featuring innovative case studies, it provides ideas and inspiration which can be easily translated into your own home. Because personal work space should be both practical and inspiring, and, quite simply, the more it is designed around your needs and tastes, the more inspired you will be.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Caroline Clifton-Mogg is an acclaimed journalist and author who writes about interior design among other subjects. She contributes to magazines such as House & Garden and Telegraph Magazine. Her books include French Country Living, The Comforts of Home and All in the Detail.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small (September 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1849751560
• ISBN-13: 978-1849751568
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,048 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars less than inspiring... March 9, 2012

By egoh

Format:Hardcover

I truly wanted to like this book. The cover and title drew me in. Unfortunately I just didn't find anything all that new or interesting inside. I see more inspiring, creative spaces in magazines and blogs these days. The tips are nothing new. The most difficult part, however, is the writing. I mean no disrespect to the author, her editor, etc., but a book packed with run-on sentences of 50+ works (some 70+) that don't really say anything is extremely difficult to read through. The sentence structure and typos just don't make sense to me in this day and age. Where was the editor? :(

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Space of My Own February 8, 2012

By robroy23

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Excellent book, lots of ideas for personalising your own little niche. Creative, practical, economical, whimsical and outside the box ideas. Inspirational!

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book November 3, 2012

By kitty kat

Format:Hardcover

Big bold pictures that cover every taste...sleek, cozy, flea market and everything in between. The book covers furniture, lighting, storage, home offices and rooms for all ages. It's a simple but nice book with some fun ideas.