The Book of Home Design Using Ikea Home Furnishings

by Anoop Parikh

Book Overview

This all-encompassing and practical guide to home decorating includes more than 300 specially commissioned color photos which reflect the affordable, easy-going, and flexible style of IKEA--one of America's hottest retail chains. Each chapter focuses on a different room and includes tips on key design considerations such as lighting, storage, and color coordination.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062734059
• ISBN13: 9780062734051
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 2.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 11.4" x 10.4"

Customer Reviews

Interior Design on a Budget

Mid century modern is the big design movement now--and well it should be. This book take a bit of that flair with furniture mostly from Ikea. There are some great ideas in this book!

An old favorite

This is an old favorite book of mine. I am an ikea enthusiast and so I love it and recognise alot of the furnishings and accesories(many from over the years). There are also furnishings etc that are not ikea but no house should be soley furnished from one store! Unlike other reviewers I feel that many of the looks can be adapted and emulated using the current in store stock that Ikea carry. The info contained isn't bad either. This book is a little beauty.

Finally! Just what I was looking for!

This book is ideal for anyone looking for fresh and creative ideas in a modern/contemporary style. Ideas for every room in the house accompanied with beautiful photographs and helpful text. Design focuses on form, function, light, and environmental soundness. This is just what the doctor ordered if the typical traditional/classic and country/cozy aren't your style. Works great for people moving into their first apt./house too- good, practical, easy to imitate ideas (and Ikea furnishings that are easy on your budget!).

full of great style and fresh ideas

I have a ton of design books, but this is one of my favorites. The style is comfortable and affordable, but looks fabulous with very little effort. Great book for any apartment dweller, or anyone who doesn't want to live in traditional-style hell.

Inspiring ideas and gorgeous photos

Beautifully illustrated and chockful of design ideas, "The Book of Home Design Using IKEA Home Furnishings" is both an inspiring and informative reference for anyone decorating and furnishing a home on a limited budget. Practical information for every part of the home is presented in chapters organized by kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, living spaces, workspaces, children's rooms, hallways, and garden rooms. Several topics are covered including everything from planning a layout to placing furniture to creating a healthy home using eco-friendly materials. In addition, there are special projects and helpful checklists of information provided. Although this glossy guide features products from the IKEA retail stores, one can use the innovative ideas demonstrated here with any type of furniture/furnishings. The text is written in a practical, easy-to-understand format and the 300+ photos are absolutely gorgeous. My only suggestion for improving this book would be to include more of these magnificent photos! Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking creative and fresh design ideas (or for anyone who enjoys dreaming about a future home).