The Home Office Planner (Spiral-bound)

by Barty Phillips (Author) "Calculate how much time you spend working at home and, if you work long hours, make sure that you include an area for relaxation in..." (more)
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Product Description
She wants a cozy writing nook. He wants an executive suite. She's into antique collectibles. He prefers Asian minimalism. Can offices attract? Following in the blueprints of Chronicle Book's extremely successful home-style guides, The Color Book and The Kitchen Planner, comes this practical, convenient, and necessary tool for anyone looking to create an office space at home. From the corner of a kitchen to an entire room, The Home Office Planner is the perfect resource for transforming any space into a functional work area. The uniquely designed section of dual-split pages allows for effortless mixing and matching of wall colors, office furniture, and floors. Simply flip the page and go from an oak desk to a laminate one in an instant. Flip again, and the vintage desk lamp turns into a contemporary pendant light. The reusable stickers and layout grid make it simple to experiment with a variety of floor plans. And the informational charts-written specifically for singles, couples, families and people with special needs-can help anyone put together the most user-friendly office space for their particular lifestyle. The Home Office Planner is also packed with color photographs and countless suggestions for a quick touch-up or a total overhaul. So for the freelancer, part-timer, telecommuter, or anyone who has to put in hours at home, this is the too-good-to-be-true guide to creating the ideal space.

About the Author
The home correspondent of The Observer for sixteen years, Barty Phillips has written on design and the home for numerous other national publications. She lives in the UK.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 96 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (December 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811829421
• ISBN-13: 978-0811829427
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 9.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #713,325 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide to Planning Any Home Office, May 4, 2001

By	"foow524" (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

Many home design guides often assume you have unlimited space and money to design your home. This book contains examples on how to convert not just newly built large spaces, but even small odd shaped spaces, such as under stairwells and in attics into useful home offices. There are also many examples of the different furniture and decorating possibilities. A must have for anyone planning a serious home office.