The Storage Book: Over 250 Ideas for Stylish Home Storage - Hardcover

Inions, Cynthia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0789204002 ISBN 13: 9780789204004

Publisher: Abbeville Press, 1997

Synopsis

Featuring a fresh, stylish approach to storage, this practical sourcebook suggests ingenious ways to house possessions efficiently and decoratively. The author explains how to banish clutter from every room of a home, including living areas, kitchens, bathrooms, home offices, and even outdoor spaces.
The ideas and projects given here encompass a wide range of decorating styles including traditional, country, contemporary, and ethnic. There is information about using Shaker designs, antique cabinets, country baskets, recycled office furniture, and such ethnic objects as Indian spice cupboards and Navajo pottery.
In addition to the many decorating and storage suggestions that are offered, this book includes ten illustrated, how to projects with clear, step-by-step instructions, an illustrated techniques section that explains the basic skills needed to complete the projects and such practical information as how to put up shelves, and a comprehensive sources directory.

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Review

Banishing clutter is a noble objective, but far easier said than done. If your possessions are overflowing, your space is limited, and your imagination is stymied, turn to The Storage Book for clever ideas on neatening up every room in the house, plus the yard and garage. Stylish photos and sensible text provide countless hints on finding, adapting, and/or making interesting containers, shelving, cabinets, and other items to organize, camouflage, or highlight all kinds of stuff. An array of handwoven baskets on open shelves, a rustic pine peg rail, a compartmentalized display platform, a stack of decorative hatboxes, a series of neatly tailored canvas sacks hung on a dowel--there are plenty of ways to sort things attractively in the open, as well as many more that utilize store-bought or custom-built storage items. There are also 12 step-by-step projects, from fabric-covered boxes to a roll-around bin to a pocketed shower curtain. --Amy Handy

From the Back Cover

Many glossy interiors seen in books and magazines appear to be occupied by owners with no everyday possessions, but no real-life room scheme can be effective without taking into account the occupant's storage needs. So where do you keep your clutter in a stylish room? The Storage Book provides the answer, revealing innovative storage designs in over 250 inspirational photographs. This invaluable storage sourcebook provides inspiration for every part of the home: hallways, living areas, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, study, and garden. It includes ten projects for original storage ideas with clear step-by-step instructions, as well as an illustrated techniques section that includes practical information on, for example, putting up shelves, floor plans, and storage facts and figures. The book also features a comprehensive directory of specialist suppliers. (9 1/2 X 9 1/4, 180 pages, color photos, illustrations)

About this edition

• Publisher: Abbeville Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0789204002
• ISBN 13: 9780789204004
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 175