Cynthia L. (Honeygirl62) - , reviewed on 7/17/2009 + 165 more book reviews

(FROM DUST JACKET) Sir Terence Conran is a designer who revolutionized retailing by taking the principles of good design, high quality, and easy shopping into main streets around the world. He was born in London in 1931 and educated at Bryanston School, Dorset, and the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London. He worked as a designer and furniture maker, and started a design consultancy in 1956. The first Habitat store opened in London in 1964. It was an instant success and is today a major chain incorporating the Conran's Habitat stores in the United States, and stores in the United Kingdom, France, Belguim, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Iceland, Martinique, Singapore, and Japan. In 1987, with Paul Hamlyn and Simon Hopkinson, he opened Bibendum, a highly acclaimed French restaurant, in the Michelin Building, London. More recently, he has been involved in the creation of The Design Museum in London's Docklands. The author of many bestselling books, his successes include The House Book, The Kitchen Book, The Bed and Bath Book, and Terence Conran's New House Book.

(FROM BACK COVER)
*Fully illustrated, fail-safe instructions guide you through the whole building process
*Sections on Tools, Materials, and Techniques
*Lists of the tools and the quantities of materials needed for each project
*Construct a workbench and tool cupboard to make all future woodworking both easier and more enjoyable
*Install a kitchen from scratch, with a choice of finishes and worktops to suit your needs, decorative scheme, and budget
*Fill an alcove with shelves that blend harmoniously with the existing decoration of your room
*Revamp or rebuild your bathroom, with specific instructions for building a bathtub, a shower unit, and a basin
*Over 200 color photographs and 250 illustrations complete the book, serving as inspiration for the stunning results you can achieve

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