A Room-by-room guide to home interior design More than a decorating guide; Residential Interior Design teaches the fundamental skills needed to plan interior spaces for all types of homes; in all decorative styles; from remodeling to new construction. Taking a step-by-step approach; this valuable primer reviews all aspects of interior architecture as it relates to human factors and daily use. Authors and interior designers Maureen Mitton and Courtney Nystuen explore the minimal amount of space necessary in order for rooms to function usefully; from the kitchen to the bathroom; the bedroom to the hallway; and every room in between. Packed with hundreds of drawings and photographs; this valuable tool is brimming with useful information regarding codes; mechanical and electrical systems; the Americans with Disabilities Act; accessibility codes; special considerations for multi-family dwellings; and a variety of additional factors that impact each type of room and its corresponding space. With a focus on quality of design over quantity of space; Residential Interior Design is the first stop to designing equally efficient and attractive rooms.
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Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. In-depth and well writtenBy Steven CostanzoI thoroughly enjoyed reading this book about one of my favorite albums of all time.There were a lot of stories that I previously knew; but never understood the context behind them (such as the pictures corilateing with the track "names"). Mr. Weidenbaum looks at every minute detail of what makes this album truly magnificent and dissects them in a thoughtful way. Initially I was a little concerned that by reading all of the aspects that lead up to its creation; it would somehow tarnish the magic of this album; however that is not the case with this book (If anything it augmented it!) I highly recommend to any Aphex Twin fan (any anyone who appreciates music for that matter).3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A fun conversation about this great albumBy Joseph Michael GuistiI was hoping for a bit of inside dirt on Aphex Twins composition practices or explanations in what went into creating particular songs. While this is more of a discussion of the discourse surrounding the album as well as a snapshot of the industry and scene that provided its context; its still a fun read. Would recommend to SAW II / Aphex diehards; but not sure if it has broader appeal.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Must Read for Listeners of Ambient and Electronic MusicBy LarryMore than just a track-by-track descriptive essay; Marc Weidenbaums recent entry in the 33 1/3 series is collection of thoughtful; interrelated essays that also delve into the behind-the-scene activity relating to the creation of Aphex Twins classic album (as well as the electronic music scene in general) and shows how this album has influenced other aspects of our culture (film; dance; classical music; etc.).