Taunton's Kidspace Idea Book: Creative Playrooms-Clever Storage Ideas (Taunton Home Idea Books) [Paperback]

Wendy Adler Jordan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2002 | Series: Taunton Home Idea Books

This planning book provides practical design ideas for creating family spaces that function for both kids and adults -- from lofts and secret hideaways to high-tech homework centers and colorful bathrooms. Through comprehensive color photos, floor plans, and instructions, this inspiring manual is suitable for do-it-yourselfers, remodelers, and parents looking for ideas to present to architects and contractors.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

These books are aimed at anyone interested in designing children's bedrooms and kid-friendly houses. Jordan considers every room of the home when discussing children's needs, including bathrooms, storage rooms, and outdoor and indoor play areas, and also shows how to incorporate children's activities into the family room and kitchen. She also presents a larger range of bedrooms for children from babies to teenagers than is found in Jemima Mills's From a House to a Home (LJ 1/01). L vy considers all aspects of designing a child's bedroom, including lighting, furniture, floor and wall coverings, and window treatments. This book's strength is the large number of color photographs depicting designer-created rooms, accompanied by a discussion of how the child's needs and desires have been incorporated into the design. Projects are interspersed throughout, but illustrations are not included. A list of resources is provided in both books. The Kidspace Idea Book is recommended for its overall treatment of decorating for children, with Kids' Rooms as a well-illustrated companion if needed.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156158617X
• ISBN-13: 978-1561586172
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #462,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Remodeling & Renovation > Children's Rooms

More About the Author

Wendy A. Jordan a former vice president of Hanley-Wood and founding editor of Remodeling magazine, Jordan runs her own editorial business in Washington, D.C.,and serves as senior contributing editor of Professional Remodeler magazine. Her remodeling journalism has garnered many awards, including four Jesse H. Neal Editorial Achievement Awards, two Neal Award Certificates, and a special Editorial Excellence Award from the chairman of the NAHB Remodelors' Council.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration, yes -"how to change your space in a day", no, July 31, 2001

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Nature Mom w/ 2 children + EE & Management de... (Massachusetts USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Kidspace Idea Book (Idea Books) (Hardcover)

This book's title is just what it offers inside ---lots of ideas to create spaces kids will love. However, I was expecting to find ideas I could implement right away - like making our mudroom more functional for kids, etc... but the book isn't really geared towards that. If you are building a new home or would consider renovating one, you'll find tons of ideas (and beautiful color photos, not sketches) for everything from attic spaces, bathrooms, hideaways, playrooms, special activity rooms, homework centers, family rooms, kitchens, outdoor playspaces and more. Also, since most rooms/lofts/furniture appeared to be custom built, there's very little info on where to buy or how to make them.

Bottom line - you'll find wonderful ideas and inspiration - but not detailed plans. This isn't an easy "rearrange-the-room-in-a-day-to-make-your-home-more-kid-friendly" project book, nor is it one you can follow if you're on a tight budget. But it's a "must-have" for renovations and custom built homes.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ideas to spark imagination, July 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Kidspace Idea Book (Idea Books) (Hardcover)

This book is geared more towards people building a new, custom house or remodeling, which is not what I expected. I was looking for decorating ideas without tearing down walls. In addition, it gives you a glimpse of the room and leaves the rest up to the imagination. The book assumes you're working with an architect and interior decorator and they'll take care of the details. It is packed with amazing kids room and has sparked ideas of my own for my decorating his playroom.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great book, IF you plan to refinance your mortgage!, January 28, 2003

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Nancy Kimber (Highlands Ranch, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taunton's Kidspace Idea Book: Creative Playrooms-Clever Storage Ideas (Taunton Home Idea Books) (Paperback)

This book is packed with wonderful ideas for kid-friendly rooms, and includes lots of large, colorful photographs. "Idea Book" is an appropriate title - no instructions are given. However, unless you are a professional builder or architect, or are willing to refinance your mortgage to pay for a professional, most of these ideas will remain ideas. Some of the painting ideas and color schemes could be useful for someone who is on a budget and is looking for a change.