The House to OurselvesThe House to Ourselves
Reinventing Home Once the Kids Are Grown
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Current format, Book, 2004, , All copies in use. Offered in 0 more formatsAn empty nester's guide to remodeling features twenty-one homes and hundreds of color illustrations and photographs highlighting floor plans and design ideas for a wide variety of homes that will ease the transition from busy family household to quiet homestead. 30,000 first printing.
An empty nester's guide to remodeling features twenty-one homes and color illustrations and photographs highlighting floor plans and design ideas for a wide variety of homes that will ease the transition from busy family household to quiet homestead.
Architect Lawson combines forces with writer Connor to present 21 homes offering new construction and remodel ideas for a variety of styles and geographic locations. The homes are described in text and abundant color photos, presented in a lavish, oversize format (9.5x11.25<">). Demographics support interest in such a book, which includes a section on creative ways "empty-nesters" can accommodate visiting children and grandchildren. A directory of represented architects and designers concludes the book. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Parents with grown children represent one of the largest demographic groups in the country today, and their living needs are often radically different from when they were raising families or working full-time. This book, featuring hundreds of color photos and illustrations, covers renovations and remodels, brand-new homes, and even new types of communities throughout the U.S.
Parents with grown children represent one of the largest demographic groups in the country today, and their living needs are often radically different from when they were raising families or working full-time. Architects are responding with innovative solutions to the demand for homes designed for two but with room for more. This book, featuring hundreds of color photos and illustrations, covers renovations and remodels, brand-new homes, and even new types of communities throughout the U.S. Ideas vary from single-level designs to accommodate the physical needs of people as they grow older, to flexible open-floor plans that welcome visitors and allow plenty of socializing. "The House to Ourselves helps boomers explore a wealth of possibilities.
An empty nester's guide to remodeling features twenty-one homes and color illustrations and photographs highlighting floor plans and design ideas for a wide variety of homes that will ease the transition from busy family household to quiet homestead.
Architect Lawson combines forces with writer Connor to present 21 homes offering new construction and remodel ideas for a variety of styles and geographic locations. The homes are described in text and abundant color photos, presented in a lavish, oversize format (9.5x11.25<">). Demographics support interest in such a book, which includes a section on creative ways "empty-nesters" can accommodate visiting children and grandchildren. A directory of represented architects and designers concludes the book. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Parents with grown children represent one of the largest demographic groups in the country today, and their living needs are often radically different from when they were raising families or working full-time. This book, featuring hundreds of color photos and illustrations, covers renovations and remodels, brand-new homes, and even new types of communities throughout the U.S.
Parents with grown children represent one of the largest demographic groups in the country today, and their living needs are often radically different from when they were raising families or working full-time. Architects are responding with innovative solutions to the demand for homes designed for two but with room for more. This book, featuring hundreds of color photos and illustrations, covers renovations and remodels, brand-new homes, and even new types of communities throughout the U.S. Ideas vary from single-level designs to accommodate the physical needs of people as they grow older, to flexible open-floor plans that welcome visitors and allow plenty of socializing. "The House to Ourselves helps boomers explore a wealth of possibilities.
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- Newtown, CT : Taunton Press, 2004.
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