301 Stylish Storage Ideas (Better Homes and Gardens(R)) (Paperback)

by Linda Hallam (Editor), Better Homes and Gradens (Author) "LIKE LOVE AND MONEY, STORAGE IS HARD to have too much of-and often hard to find..." (more)
Key Phrases: concealed storage, storage ideas, stock cabinets, Stylish Storage Ideas, All Around The House (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
With more appliances in the kitchen, the increase in home entertainment centers and offices, and the popularity of collecting, no wonder there is a shortage of space in homes today. These books provide solutions for where to fit more things without having to add a room. Better Homes and Gardens, with photographs and captions, points out 301 ideas for creative storage alternatives in every room of the house. House Beautiful looks at the high-end of storage with polished, professionally styled interiors and their storage solutions. Better Homes and Gardens is recommended for public libraries because the explanations are more accessible to the amateur; however, professional and design school collections will want the House Beautiful book as well.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
Teaches how to plan and organize storage for the entire home.

Covers the simplest furniture pieces and retail shelving to space-saving built-ins.

Organized into five chapters with numbered tips.

Takes a room-by-room approach to practical organization and decorative display.

“Quick Fixes" spread in each chapter features illustrate how to plan, create, and utilize storage throughout the home.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens; 1st edition (October 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696208571
• ISBN-13: 978-0696208577
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #650,147 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Filled with good ideas and great photos., December 28, 1999

By	TL (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This title by Better Homes and Gardens editors really helped me in planning two built in storage projects.

The book is organized by type of rooms with sections on: Living & Dining Rms; Kitchens, Bed & Bath Rms; Home Office.

The book is not a how-to so it really just gives you ideas but there are plenty of ideas and some practical helpful tips.

I've read 3-4 of the Storage Idea books and think this is the best of the ones I've seen because it has an excellent variety of types and styles. Also the photography is better than most.

66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Plenty of Bang for the Buck, March 15, 2000

By	C. Douglass (Cary, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Like most of the BH&G decorating books, I've found this one to be an exceptional value. Every page has full color photos and interresting ideas for making the most out of a small amount of space. The book centers around a "new traditional" or "eclectic" style, but most ideas could probably be adapted to fit any decorating style. Includes a page titled, "Style and Your Television" - I don't know anybody that couldn't use some help there! This book would probably be most helpful for those either considering remodeling or construction, or those with some carpentry skills, but there are some great ideas for construction-free storage also. Worth the money!

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, January 21, 2004

By	Sarah Richmond (Cambridge, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I thought this would be a book on novel ways to stash your stuff. It was... but I was looking for ideas on cool containers and other low-budget ways to fit more storage space in my one-bedroom apartment. It instead is a book on good ideas (with great photos) if you're already tearing out a wall in your house, as in great for long term construction plans, but not so helpful for those with a more transient, non-house-owning lifestyle. If I had my own house, I would have given 4 stars. Apartment dwellers, look elsewhere.